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 …
Installing a state-of-the-art, highly sophisticated fire detection and notification system in your high-rise residential, office, or medical facility is only the beginning. Though these systems may be able to identify rapidly developing fire and smoke threats instantly, they are only effective in saving lives if they are properly maintained. Share …
This article was published on 11/1/2016 and updated on 1/13/2022 The two most common types of smoke detection technologies include ionization smoke detectors and photoelectric smoke detectors. Each type of smoke alarm detects the presence of smoke differently. Ionization vs. Photoelectric Smoke Detection Ionization Smoke Detectors Ionization smoke detectors operate …
Fire alarm systems consist of sophisticated equipment, sensitive devices and controls that must all work together to prevent loss of life and property. When evaluating fire alarm systems and considering the many options available, it is best to work with a fire safety system specialist to sift through the options …
Notifier® fire alarm systems by Honeywell are utilized on every continent of the globe, protecting people and property with sophisticated and reliable fire detection and notification. NOTIFIER offers a variety of fire alarm control panels and systems designed for any type of building structure, including high-rise, low-rise, mass complexes and …
Section 179 refers to the tax code that allows businesses to deduct an amount larger than normal depreciation for assets, typically thousands of dollars, during the year placed in service. The expenses allowed to businesses under the Section 179 deduction is designed as an incentive for companies to invest more …
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 …
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 …
There is no greater priority in maintaining a building than ensuring the facility’s fire detection and notification systems are in top condition. Too many lives are lost and billions of dollars in property disappear because of potentially avoidable fire situations. The major reasons for these losses is the inadequacy or …
