Article by Ryan Sharkey – Fire Alarm Installation Expert On November 21, 1980 one of the nation’s worst fires occurred at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. The fire has been studied and investigated thoroughly and as a result many policy and regulation changes have occurred. In that particular fire there were 87 […]
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Don’t Let Fire Bring Tragedy to Your Holiday Season
Article by Dale Grant In 2021, tragedy struck on Christmas morning as a rapidly moving fire made its way through a Philadelphia home, leading to the death of a father and two children. Authorities believe the lights on a dry Christmas tree started the deadly fire as the family slept in the early hours of […]
The Deadline for Changes to Antifreeze Systems Has Past.
Article by Lawrence Mascera Fire protection systems are a necessary component to any building’s life safety plan. They help to buy time and save people, property and product from being destroyed in the event of a fire. According to NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) buildings with a properly maintained fire sprinkler system reduces the risk […]
Save Time, Money, and Aggravation with Maintenance Agreements
Article by Brennan O’Donnell I’m sure you can picture it now – you just remembered that you have a visit with the Fire Marshal coming up and you either forgot that you are past due for inspections, or still have outstanding system deficiencies from a recent inspection. Most everyone can think back to a time […]
Functions of a Fire Alarm System Power Supply
What they are, what is required by code and how long they need to supply power Article By Dennis Bergbauer A fire alarm system must be able to operate during an emergency condition. If, the incoming power to the fire panel fails, the system must still operate. This is why we need backup, or secondary […]
The Importance of Duct Smoke Detectors
Article by Dan Robinson Imagine for a moment, sitting at a table in your favorite restaurant. You are enjoying your meal and the conversation. The restaurant then begins to fill with smoke coming from the vents that are providing the heat and/or air conditioning. You are struggling to breathe, you are struggling to see, you […]
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