Are you really maintaining your fire alarm system? Fire alarm systems are expected to help protect people, property, and assets. But you can’t tell if they’re fully operational just by looking at them ...

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Working on fire alarm systems requires a thorough understanding of numerous complex rules. This shouldn’t come as a surprise, as fire alarm systems save lives and ...

Duct smoke detector maintenance requirements are not included in the NFPA standard that covers HVAC systems (NFPA 90A or 90B); however, the International Code Council’s 2015 Mechanical Code does state ...

Interest in emergency systems rose sharply after 9/11 and remains high. Building owners no longer install fire alarm signaling systems just to satisfy their insurance company. Today, their motivation ...

In 2003, United States fire departments responded to 2,189,500 false alarms, excluding good intent and smoke scare calls. Everyday throughout the United States, fire departments respond to numerous ...

West Vancouver property managers must notify the District of West Vancouver before testing fire protection equipment to prevent false alarm responses.file, North Shore News A certified professional ...

Midland Fire Department has granted the Midland Mall an extension of previously imposed deadlines to replace and test its fire alarm system. The extension to March 2023 was given due to the needed ...