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Residential Fire Sprinkler Debate Heats Up

October 19, 2009
If a leading fire-safety association prevails, automatic sprinkler systems would be code-required across the country for new construction of single-family and two-unit dwellings. The requirement would open a new business opportunity for companies that install fire protection and life-safety systems, sources tell SSI.

DMP Offers UL-Listed Wireless Sensors for Commercial Fire

October 15, 2009
Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) is now offering five additional UL-listed devices as part of its line of wireless security technology.

SimplexGrinnell Highlights Emergency Preparedness

October 6, 2009
Fire and life safety provider SimplexGrinnell highlighted its emergency planning and preparedness capabilities at ASIS 2009 Seminar and Exhibits in Anaheim, Calif.

Visonic, NTC Offer PERS Training to Integrators

October 5, 2009
Visonic Americas, a manufacturer of personal emergency response systems (PERS), is partnering with the National Training Center (NTC) to offer comprehensive, interactive online training for its solutions.

Ronald McDonald House Gets $1.5M Life Safety Upgrade

October 5, 2009
Prestige Alarm and Specialty Products Inc. of Birmingham, Ala. has donated an E3 Series expandable emergency evacuation system by Gamewell-FCI to the Birmingham Ronald McDonald House.

Alabama Fire Marshal Accepts NTS Certification for State Licensing

October 5, 2009
The Alabama State Fire Marshal is recognizing the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association’s (NBFAA) National Training School’s (NTS) Certified Fire Alarm Technician as a valid certification for licensing.

Montana Joins States Requiring CO Detectors

September 30, 2009
Montana integrators tell SECURITY SALES & INTEGRATION the law should bring additional business, even if it carries few consequences for landlords who fail to comply.

Nevada Security Association Offers Apprenticeship Program

September 21, 2009
The Nevada Security Association (NSA) has worked closely with the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NFBAA) to offer an apprenticeship for fire/life safety and electronic security installers.

False Alarm Reduction Standard Opens for Public Comment

September 14, 2009
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened its revised control panel standard for public review. The standard, which is intended to reduce false alarms, will end its formal comment period Oct. 19.

ASIS Selects Innovative Product Winners

September 10, 2009
ASIS Int’l has selected its first 10 ASIS Accolades winners has part of its new awards competition that recognizes the industry’s most innovative new ...

NBFAA Approves ESA Name Change

September 10, 2009
In an effort to strengthen its relationship with a broader membership demographic, the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) has officially changed ...
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New Minnesota CO Detection Law Takes Effect

August 21, 2009
A Minnesota regulation requiring carbon monoxide (CO) detectors on existing apartments, condominiums and other multifamily dwellings is bringing new business to integrators in that state, sources tell SECURITY SALES & INTEGRATION magazine.

NJBFAA Will Remain Chapter of NBFAA

August 17, 2009
Members of the New Jersey Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NJBFAA) voted to remain a chapter of the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) during a special meeting Aug. 11.

NJBFAA Considers Cutting Ties With NBFAA

August 5, 2009
Members of the New Jersey Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NJBFAA) will vote Aug. 11 on whether or not to discontinue its affiliation with the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association ...

UL Big On Fire Safety at Minor League Baseball Game

July 30, 2009
Underwriters Laboratories joined the Long Island Ducks minor league baseball team to promote a community Fire Safety Day at the team's home field on July 15.

NBFAA School Modernization Language Passes House Committee

July 30, 2009
The National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) has taken another step toward securing congressional approval of its life safety alarm installation language for colleges. The House Committee on Education and Labor passed H.R. 3221, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, in late July.

Honeywell Doubles Product Warranty Period

July 30, 2009
Honeywell Fire Systems has extended its limited warranty period on its fire alarm products from 18 to 36 months, effective immediately. The warranty extension applies to Honeywell's Notifier, Fire-Lite Alarms, Gamewell-FCI and Silent Knight fire alarm control systems manufactured in the U.S.

System Sensor i³ Smoke Detectors Receive ETL Listing

July 9, 2009
System Sensor's i³ line of smoke detectors has received ETL listing from Intertek, a provider of quality and safety solutions serving a range of industries worldwide.

Honeywell Life Safety Fires Up Training Center

July 9, 2009
Honeywell Life Safety has opened a new state-of-the-art training center 30 minutes from Chicago O’Hare Int’l Airport at its facility in Lincolnshire, Ill. The facility is open to Honeywell authorized distributors.

Vermont Updates Adoption of NFPA Codes

July 2, 2009
Vermont has updated its statewide adoption of NFPA 1, Uniform Fire Code, and NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, to the 2006 edition of the codes.
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