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How to Select the Right Central Station for Your Fire Alarm Monitoring

If you choose to use one, the central station that monitors your fire alarm system plays a critical role. Your choice demands careful consideration of several key factors to ensure the safety and security of your building(s).

Emergency Action Plans for Fire Alarm Trouble Codes

Fire alarms can sometimes show trouble codes that signal maintenance needs. It's essential to understand these codes to ensure the safety of everyone in the building and promptly address any issues.

Introduction to the Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter (DACT) for Fire Alarm Systems

Today, let's dive into the functionality of the DACT, its application, and how it aligns with the stringent guidelines of NFPA 72. That's the "National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code", which is the benchmark for fire alarm system requirements.

Fire Extinguisher Service Buyer's Guide

Not having a properly serviced fire extinguisher during an emergency is not just a safety concern, it's also a significant liability that can have dire consequences. Learn how to evaluate and purchase fire extinguisher maintenance/replacement service.

Understanding Mesh Radio Technology in Fire Alarm Systems

In our fire alarm systems industry, the introduction of mesh radio technology is a major advancement. This sophisticated yet simple technology significantly enhances the efficacy and reliability of fire alarms. That means a safer environment for employees, the public, and first responders who depend on up-to-the-second fire alarm status.

Decoding Fire Alarm Bid Documents to Learn About NFPA 72

Whether you're a building owner, a construction company, or a bidder in a fire alarm project, understanding how specifications in bid documents align with NFPA codes can be the difference between a successful project and a missed opportunity.

Prices for Fire Alarm Installation, Inspection, and Testing

You shouldn't skimp on any reasonable expense to ensure the safety of your business, school campus, military base, or other facility. That leaves us with an important question: How do you balance quality, reputation, and cost?

Fire Alarm Systems - Bid Requirements and NFPA Standards

As you work on any project related to fire alarm monitoring, bid requirements for any recently completed project are a great way to learn. Today, I dug up a 2021 bid for fire alarm monitoring. Let's explore its requirements and compare it with the text of NFPA 72, 2010 edition (the edition the bid spec mentions).

How Much Do Fire Alarms & Installation Cost? Real-World Prices from Bid Tabulations

What if you're planning a large-scale fire alarm system purchase for your organization – a corporate building, expansive campus, military base, or school district? If you're seated at the planning table for your organization, wondering how much to budget or how different components affect the final bill, here's a "sneak peek" for you.

Alarm Systems for University Safety and Security

Let's jump into the world of modern alarm systems and how they improve university campuses' safety standards. We'll use UPenn, which purchased and installed Digitize alarm monitoring equipment, as a helpful specific example.