Greg Kessinger is SD&I’s fire alarm and codes expert and a regular contributor. Email him your fire & life safety questions at [email protected]. Most cities require fire alarm system plans to ...

Properly designed fire alarm systems begin with the building owner or architect soliciting for an alarm company to design and install a fire alarm system.

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a new Standard for the design and installation of fire detection and alarm systems. To give the Standard its full title, ISO ...

Understanding fire alarm systems and the applicable federal, state and local regulations can help to determine the best vendor and system for your business’s particular needs.

Fire & Security Understanding Fire Alarm System Components A well-designed cabling system must not only be made for a facility’s present design, but also for its future needs.

Fire detection systems are designed to discover fires early in their development when time will still be available for the safe evacuation of occupants. Early detection also plays a significant ...

Despite the fact that a fire alarm system is more frequently considered an integral part of the design process, some uncertainty still exists on the part of designers, specifiers, and installers ...

Other key factors must be considered to increase the overall “alarm reliability” of a fire detection and fire alarm system. These are design, commissioning, and maintenance. If these are overlooked, ...

New Service Features Integrated Fire Detection, Intrusion Alerts, and Smart Home Connectivity PLANO, TX - Solomon Security Plan ...