Fire alarm control panels are arguably the most important aspects of fire alarm systems. Although they’re often tucked away in electrical rooms or behind closed doors, these panels are used to control your entire fire alarm system. Understanding how to properly manage and maintain these panels can make a significant difference in safety, compliance, and… Read more »
If you own a building that’s on the larger side, you should equip it with more than just a fire alarm system, as you should also invest in manual pull stations. These pull stations will allow those who live and/or work in your building to set your fire alarm system off in the event of… Read more »
Control stations for fire alarms are important because they’re a critical component when it comes to a property’s safety and security plan. Control stations are like having a person watching and waiting to see if there’s a problem at a property, and, when there is, they notify the authorities to come deal with it. Of… Read more »
Are fire detection systems the same for both residential and commercial places? Not entirely. After all, a house is different than, say, an office building, a hotel or a restaurant. Typically, commercial buildings are bigger and more complex than residential housing properties. As such, they differ in design, functionality and complexity. Up to Code Residential… Read more »
While most people think of smoke detectors, heat sensors are equally important for detecting fire hazards in spaces where smoke might not trigger a response, such as kitchens, mechanical rooms, or dusty warehouses. Ensuring these devices work properly is crucial to keeping your building and its occupants safe. The Importance of Heat Sensors in Commercial… Read more »
Business owners have a lot on their minds. They have to worry about things like employees, taxes, crime/theft, and, of course, safety. One of the things that helps protect business owners, businesses, and people in general are smoke alarms. Without them, we might never know there’s a fire in the building we’re in. But thanks… Read more »
When is the last time you paid attention to your fire alarm system? If you’re like most people and/or businesses, it has probably been some time. Yet your fire alarm system should always be a priority– it’s a good idea to have a time written down on the calendar every couple months or once a… Read more »
Business owners always seem to have too much on their plates. It can make it easy to overlook something as important as commercial fire safety. However, if a fire ever takes place in your business and spirals out of control, it could be devastating for your company. Here is a checklist that you should run… Read more »
In the event of a fire in your home or business, a fire alarm or smoke detector might be your first and last line of defense. These items will let you know that a fire is taking place and give you the time you will need to respond accordingly. In some cases, that might mean… Read more »
Smoke detectors are essential for any commercial building, working around the clock to detect smoke and keep occupants safe. But what happens when something as small as dust starts to affect that critical piece of equipment? That’s where smoke detector dust covers come in Like most other stationary objects in your business, smoke detectors have… Read more »