The fire alarm system in a commercial building isn’t going to last forever. At some point, it’ll need to be replaced, and it’s important to replace it before it becomes obsolete and puts your building at risk. There are some challenges that you might face when replacing a fire alarm system in a commercial setting,… Read more »
If you own a business, it’s important for you to do more than just install a fire alarm system in your commercial property. It’s also a good idea for you to understand the different components that make up your system. It’ll come in handy in the event you need to make repairs to your system… Read more »
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 »
There are roughly 100,000 commercial fires that take place in the U.S. every year. These fires do more than $2 billion worth of damage on an annual basis and cause hundreds of deaths and injuries. Finding a fire safety solution for your business can help protect both your building and, more importantly, your employees and… 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 »
A fire could start inside of your commercial building at any time of the year. As such, it’s always a good idea to remind yourself and your employees of the importance of commercial fire safety at the start of a new season. Take a look at four commercial fire safety tips you should keep in… 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 »
If you haven’t taken a look at the panel for a commercial fire alarm system before, your adrenaline might start pumping when you see it light up and send a signal to you for the first time. Does it mean that there is a fire somewhere inside the commercial building that you’re in?! Not necessarily…. Read more »