Fire/Life Safety

Welcome to the Fire and Life Safety Channel. Fire and life safety systems are a critical component of a complete electronic security system. We examine the products and technology available for both residential and commercial applications, and how to market life safety systems as part of an electronic security solution. Articles address the unique regulatory and liability issues pertaining to life safety systems, and the education and training opportunities available to installers, integrators and ESDs (engineered system distributors).

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View of the main street running through Moss Landing community.

Retirement Community Finds Faster, Frugal Fire Alarm Communications

Moss Landing is one of those well-kept secret "Southern Living" areas most dream about retiring to some day. Located on the Pamlico River, this beautiful 8-acre development offers waterfront luxury along North Carolina's Inner Banks with proximity to the Intracoastal Waterway. The site features luxury villas and town homes with upscale amenities and a deep-water marina in the historic, waterfront town of Washington, N.C.

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Fire Market Report - Trends Spark Mass Notification Awareness

Mass notification was the most notable trend in the fire/life safety industry in 2009, according to SSI’s 2009 Fire Market Report. The report delves into MNS technologies and codes, and also takes a look at sprinkler monitoring, video fire detection and multiple-sensor fire detection.

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