This article was published on 7/24/2017 and updated on 11/21/2024 Fire safety systems play a critical role in protecting lives and property, especially in commercial buildings where a fire can have devastating consequences. One of the most important components of any fire safety strategy is the early detection of fire …
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 …
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 …
When your fire alarm control panel reveals a ground fault, it must be addressed immediately by a licensed and certified fire alarm repair technician. Only qualified repair technicians should troubleshoot or make repairs to energized circuits! Do not leave your fire protection in a vulnerable or inoperable state due to …
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 …
Imagine a multi-story building or a sprawling hospital campus with hundreds of independent smoke detection devices and fire alarms. When a fire starts and begins to spread, a single alarm goes off. Soon the smoke spreads, a second alarm activates, and more alarms are sounding. By the time the firefighting …
