times. One way to ensure a high level of safety is by adding a commercial fire alarm system to your property. Commercial fire alarms can be customized to meet the needs of your business and help to avoid dangerous fires on your property. No matter your needs, there’s sure to be a fire alarm system… Read more »
It’s important to have the right commercial fire alarm system in place. Is your building properly protected? Has the system in place been checked recently to see if it’s working well? Did you know that there are some 300 consensus codes from the National Fire Protection Association? These codes cover all sorts of topics from… Read more »
Do you live or work in a high-rise building such as an apartment building, hotel or hospital? When you have many floors in a building, fire alarm systems can be more complex than if there was just one or two floors full of rooms. The Complexities of Fire Alarm Systems for High Rise Buildings Designs… Read more »
How much do you really know about commercial fire alarm systems? It turns out there are several myths or falsehoods about them… and fires in general. Not a Critical Need For starters, some people assume they don’t need any alarm system in their building because they’ll be able to see the smoke, or smell it,… Read more »
What do you know about commercial fire alarm systems? What are some of their typical main features Commercial fire alarm systems utilize smoke detectors to detect smoke from fires. If and when they detect smoke, they set off an audible alarm to warn people in a building that they need to pay attention to… Read more »
When’s the last time you replaced your commercial fire alarm batteries? Did you know that the average life of commercial fire alarm batteries is 5 years? After that, they’re pretty much useless. Timeframe Battery backups in fire alarm systems need to be replaced within 5 years from the date of manufacture. Keep in mind that… Read more »
Do you work in a commercial building and want to keep it safe? Business owners as well as workers should know some basic commercial fire alarm safety tips. Fire alarms keep people and stuff safe because they alert those present to what’s going on– and if there’s a fire breaking out somewhere in the building,… Read more »
College should be a great time in a person’s life. The campus should be a place where students feel welcome and comfortable, and if they have on-campus housing, they should feel safe and “at home.” That said, it’s so important to have quality fire alarm systems in place on college campuses. Fires can and do… Read more »
Medical facilities should choose addressable technology. If there’s ever a time when there’s a fire or other emergency, clear communication is key to ensuring the safety of everyone in the facility, including patients, workers and visitors. People need to be able to hear messages quickly and clearly so they know what to do in the… Read more »
Few things are more gratifying than watching your professional dreams come true and becoming your own boss by owning your business. However, being the boss also comes with great responsibilities, including doing everything you can to protect your commercial building from fire. The Basics Business Owners Should Know About Commercial Fire Alarm Systems Depending on… Read more »