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Operational Tips for Fire Control Panels

Fire Control Panels

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 »

An Overview of Manual Pull Stations

Manual Pull Stations

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 »

The Importance of Control Stations for Fire Alarms

Fire control panel in a commercial building

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 »

How Commercial Fire Alarm Systems Differ From Residential Ones

Commercial Fire Alarm System Panel

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 »

How to Make Sure Your Commercial Fire Alarm Heat Sensor Is Working Properly

Making Sure The Heat Sensor Is Working In Your Fire Alarm System

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

Protective Dust / Paint Covers for Smoke Alarm & Heat Detectors (25 Pack)

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 »

A Checklist for Commercial Fire Safety

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 »

The Advantages of Having a Smoke Detector Dust Cover

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 »