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 »
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How to Make Sure Your Commercial Fire Alarm Heat Sensor Is Working Properly
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 »
What Business Owners Should Know About Their Smoke Alarms
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 »
Considerations When Repairing a Fire Alarm System With Replacement Parts
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 »
A Checklist for Commercial Fire Safety
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 »
Tips for Testing Your Fire Alarm and Smoke Detector
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 »
The Advantages of Having a Smoke Detector Dust Cover
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 »
Does My Business Need to Replace or Upgrade Its Fire Alarm System?
Does your business need to replace or upgrade its fire alarm system? If so, the stakes are high. After all, it’s more than just checking off a safety requirement; it’s about protecting the people and equipment inside your commercial building. With that being said, how do you know whether it’s better it repair or replace… Read more »
Why It Is Imperative To Have A Functional Pull Station Cover
False alarms are costly. Whether it’s a curious passerby, accidental bump, or intentional mischief, unprotected fire alarm pull stations can be vulnerable. Every time a fire alarm is triggered without cause, it disrupts operations, sends emergency services scrambling, and costs your business time and money. That’s where a functional pull station cover steps in. It… Read more »
Tips for Cleaning Your Commercial Smoke Detector
In order to maintain a reliable commercial fire alarm system, it’s essential you keep your smoke detector clean. Over time, dust, debris, and even insects can find their way into your smoke detectors. When this happens, detectors can become less sensitive or even trigger false alarms. In a commercial setting, these false alarms can lead… Read more »