This article was published on 2/6/2017 and updated on 2/7/2022 Commercial fire alarm systems and life safety technology continue to evolve at a rapid rate, replacing traditional alarms that simply notify occupants of a potential fire event. Fire alarm systems in the past could be unconnected and even manual alarms …
This article was published on 1/4/2017 and updated on 1/25/2022 Each element of the detection, notification, and evacuation systems for any building must conform to all relevant fire safety standards. Only duly Registered Design Professionals (RDP) should prepare and present the plans for installation. Appropriate local authorities must certify …
Commercial fire alarm systems today are sophisticated and complex, protecting people and property in high-rise buildings, offices, medical complexes and school campuses. Fire and safety systems provide early detection and warning of smoke, fire or gas, alerting and directing occupants out of the building with safe evacuation procedures. In a …
Fire alarm systems today are sophisticated and smart, offering advanced features to prevent disasters and prepare for emergencies with early detection and warning. Fire detection and notification systems utilize advanced technologies to detect fire, noxious gases and smoke. Intelligent initiating devices and sensors measure the amount of gas in the …
Commercial properties are required to have regular inspections conducted on their fire alarm systems and components to ensure safety systems are operating as intended. If your fire and safety alert system experiences a malfunction or is not ready in case of emergency, it is basically useless and could provide no …
A Mass Notification System (MNS) is also referred to as an Emergency Communication System (ECS) with both terms used interchangeably to identify a system which provides real-time information to notify all occupants of a facility or campus and the immediate vicinity of emergency situations. The United States Department of Defense …
Aspirating smoke detection is a very reliable method of detecting smoke by using a sophisticated detector that recognizes the existence of smoke particles suspended in the air. An aspirating smoke detector (ASD), also called an air sampling smoke detector, will typically detect smoke before that is invisible to the naked …
Fire alarm detection and alarm systems in commercial properties are vital to saving equipment, property and lives. According to a study published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in 2015 there were 113,500 non-residential structure fires causing 80 civilian deaths, 1,425 civilian injuries, and resulting in over 3 billion …
