When your fire alarm control panel reveals a ground fault warning this is a situation that requires immediate attention from your fire alarm company. A ground fault occurs due to inadvertent contact between the energized conductor and ground, which can occur through a grounded conduit such as a building frame …
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 …
NFPA10 is the standard which applies to the selection, installation and location, maintenance and inspection, and testing of portable extinguishing equipment as described by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The NFPA is the most nationally recognized authority on codes and standards for fire protection and all aspects of fire, …
The importance of regular fire alarm testing and inspections to verify an “All Systems Normal” condition cannot be underestimated. Maintaining a clearly ready to use fire alarm system saves lives, prevents disasters, and is dependent upon several factors: Share It!
Properly functioning fire detection and alarm systems are essential life protection elements of high-rise buildings. These are designed to work in harmony to identify potential emergencies, alert the occupants, and direct an orderly evacuation. Simultaneously, emergency first responders should be alerted to the problem in order to arrive at the …
