What are “Proprietary” and “Non-Proprietary” Fire Alarm Systems, and why do so many fire alarm project specifications require non-proprietary fire alarms? By definition, proprietary means “one that possesses, owns, or holds exclusive rights to something.” In the context of fire alarm systems, proprietary refers to software that is neither open-source nor freely licensed. A proprietary […]
Category: Fire Alarm
The Benefits of Addressable Fire Alarm Systems: Why They’re a Game-Changer for Fire Safety
When it comes to fire safety, ensuring early detection and a rapid response is crucial to protecting lives and property. Traditional fire alarm systems have served us well for decades, but as technology advances, we’ve seen the rise of more sophisticated solutions—none more transformative than the addressable fire alarm system. Unlike conventional systems, which can […]
Building Long-Term Client Partnerships in Fire Protection
What are we selling? That’s a pretty straightforward question. As sales professionals in the fire compliance industry, we’ve been asked this plenty of times. Not in a dismissive, “Please leave our office at once!” kind of way, thankfully, but more often in a curious, friendly tone, with someone just looking for a quick answer. But […]
Smoke Detectors: Making the Right Choice
Smoke detectors are a key piece of technology in both commercial fire prevention and safety systems as well as residential.
Linear Heat Detection
a line-type detector, which is a device in which detection is continuous along a path. There are multiple forms of line-type detection, some of which are projected beam smoke detectors and heat sensitive cable.
Honeywell CLSS Connectivity and the Advantages it Gives Facility Managers and Fire Protection Contractors
Article by Jim Harrigan – Fire Alarm & Security Operations Manager We at Oliver Fire Protection are constantly looking for ways to utilize new technology offered by our partners in the industry to improve our customer experience. One area that we strive to strengthen is the ability for our customers to be informed of activity […]
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