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 »
A commercial fire alarm system is made up of several key components that work together to detect danger and protect building occupants. Understanding these features helps building owners and managers make better decisions about installation, maintenance, and upgrades. Smoke Detectors Smoke detectors are the primary sensing device in most commercial fire alarm systems. When they… 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 commercial fire alarm systems need to be replaced within 5 years from the date of manufacture. Keep in mind… 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 »
Owning a business is rewarding — but it also comes with serious responsibilities, including protecting your commercial building from fire. One of the most important decisions you will make is choosing the right type of fire alarm initiating device. The type of business you operate, and your local fire code, will guide that choice. Automatic… Read more »
When you have a fire alarm system installed inside your business, you want to make sure it’s ready to spring into action at any sign of danger. You don’t want your system to take too long to alert you and others in your building about the presence of smoke or fire. Nevertheless, at the same… Read more »
If you have a fire alarm system installed in your commercial building, you likely have pull stations that are connected to your system strategically positioned throughout it. In the event of a fire, these pull stations can be used to send your fire alarm system springing into action. By simply pushing and then pulling on… Read more »
When you install a fire alarm system inside your commercial property, you’ll have the option to choose either a standard fire alarm system or a monitored fire alarm system. Before you decide on one over the other, you should take the time to educate yourself as far as how each of them works. It’ll help… Read more »
What are the advantages of businesses having hardwired fire alarms instead of wireless ones? Two Power Sources Hardwired systems rely on not one but two power sources: electrical power and battery power. That way, if one of those sources fails, the other takes over and the alarm still works. With wireless fire alarms, they’re usually… Read more »
