Installing a commercial fire alarm system in your business is important, but it’s only half the battle when it comes to fire safety. As a business owner, you shouldn’t just have a fire alarm system installed and then assume it’ll work when you need it to. You’ll also need to test it out on a… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Fire Alarm Systems
The Challenges Faced When Replacing a Fire Alarm System in a Commercial Building
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 »
The Parts You Should Be Aware Of In Your Commercial Fire Alarm System
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 »
Types of Commercial Fire Alarm Systems
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 »
The Basics of a Commercial Fire Alarm System
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 »
Zone Vs. Addressable Fire Alarm Systems
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 »
Considerations When Repairing a Fire Alarm System With Replacement Parts
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 »
Why Businesses Should Prioritize Their Commercial Fire Alarm Systems
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 »
The Different Types of Fire Alarms
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 »
How to Maintain Your Commercial Fire Alarm Systems
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 »