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 »
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Monitored vs. Standard Fire Alarm Systems
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 »
How Often Should Businesses Check Their Smoke Detectors?
If you own a business, it’s important for you to have smoke detectors strategically positioned throughout the premises. It’s also important for you to test those smoke detectors out from time to time to make sure they’re working properly. In the event of a fire, you don’t want to have to worry about your smoke… Read more »
What Are the Advantages of Businesses Having Hardwired Fire Alarms?
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 »
Tips to Saving Money When Installing Fire Alarms
Fire alarm installations can be an investment for commercial companies. Although the initial investment can be intimidating, it’s necessary to understand the importance of installing the appropriate alarms. We know that money can be tight, so we’ve curated 3-steps to a cost-effective fire alarm installation. Know the Necessary Building Information It’s essential to know the… Read more »
Does My Business Need to Replace or Upgrade Its Fire Alarm System?
Does your business need to replace or upgrade its fire alarm system? Since fires are a danger that could happen at any moment, and can destroy valuables, property and people’s lives, a fire alarm system is an integral part of any commercial building– a must! Age of System Since fire alarm systems don’t last forever,… Read more »
What Can Businesses Do to Be Proactive About Fire Safety?
Every year, there are about 100,000 non-residential fires that take place all across the country. Most of these fires start up on the inside of businesses. If a fire ever starts in your business, would you and your employees know what to do? By being proactive about fire safety, you might be able to stop… Read more »
Tips for Ranking Commercial Fire Alarm Systems
Are you thinking about installing a new fire alarm system in your business sometime soon? Before you do, you should sit down and rank all of the systems are available to you. By doing this, you’ll give yourself the best opportunity to pick out the right option for your company. You’ll feel confident in your… Read more »
How to Keep Your Office Building Safe From Fire
According to the National Fire Protection Association, there are more than 3,000 fires that take place in office buildings each year. If you’re the owner of one, you should take every possible precaution to prevent a fire from breaking out in your building. You should also come up with a plan that’ll help you put… Read more »
Operational Tips for Fire Control Panels
Fire alarm control panels are arguably the most important aspects of fire alarm systems. These panels are used to control your entire fire alarm system. What’s more, to make the most of your fire control panel, there are some operational tips that you should put to good use. Check out these tips below. Figure out… Read more »