When you want to protect your business from fires it’s a good idea to have a commercial fire alarm system in place and “on” just in case something goes wrong. You never know when, where or why a fire might start. It could be someone tossing a cigarette somewhere without putting it out all the… Read more »
What are the basics of a commercial fire alarm system? Fire Alarm Control Panel First, there’s the fire alarm control panel. This is a box that could be considered the brain(s) of the fire alarm system. It’s the central point for communication and it’s the box that ultimately relays information. For instance, when a device… Read more »
If you were to talk about building zones, you should know that they’re not determined by where wires are run for the fire alarm system. Actually, they’re determined by the building’s separations when it comes to fire-control and smoke-control. Basically, a fire zone is a specific area of a building and each zone is separated… 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 »
Every year, there are almost 100,000 nonresidential fires that take place inside commercial properties all across the country. Some of these fires start in a kitchen while someone is cooking. Others start as a result of an electrical malfunction. Protect your business by having a commercial fire alarm system installed. Here are several reasons why… Read more »
Most people know that they need to have fire alarms installed in their businesses. However, what they don’t always realize is that there are a few different fire alarms for people to choose from. You should pick out the one that’ll work best for your business before putting it into place. Here are your options…. Read more »
Installing a commercial fire alarm system inside your business is important when it comes to fire safety. Nevertheless, it’s equally as important for you to maintain your commercial fire alarm system over time to make sure it’s working the way it should. Here are some of the things you’ll need to check for when you’re… Read more »
Is the fire alarm system in your commercial property on the older side? This should be a cause for concern. You’re going to need to take the right steps to make sure that your old commercial fire alarm system doesn’t put you, your employees, and your building at risk. Here is what it means if… Read more »
There are a lot of things that make residential fire alarm systems and commercial fire alarm systems similar. They both serve the same basic purpose and aim to alert those in homes and businesses when fires break out. Nevertheless, there are also a lot of things that make them different. Here are some of the… Read more »
If you own a commercial property, it needs to have a fully-functioning fire alarm system installed in it. You also need to maintain the fire alarm system properly so that it’s prepared to spring into action at the first sign of smoke, heat, or fire. There are several types of commercial fire alarm systems that… Read more »