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January 6, 2010
Disparate types of fire protection equipment that aren't compatible are a significant problem for North American colleges, hospitals and schools, according to the 2009 Campus Safety Fire Survey results, which were released today.
January 6, 2010
The Minnesota Humane Society has received a fire alarm and installation donation from Silent Knight and Mankato, Minn.-based security and life safety integrator Spectrum Systems to help protect animals at its regional pet center.
January 4, 2010
System Sensor has updated its Carbon Monoxide Online Training course with new voiceover options, informative visuals and increased interactivity to provide users the carbon monoxide (CO) information.
December 30, 2009
United States Fire Administrator Kelvin J. Cochran has released the 15th edition of a comprehensive report that focuses on the national fire problem and provides an overview of fires and related losses in buildings, vehicles and other mobile properties.
December 30, 2009
The Minnesota Humane Society has received a fire alarm and installation donation from Silent Knight and Mankato, Minn.-based security and life safety integrator Spectrum Systems to help protect animals at its regional pet center.
December 21, 2009
Security Industry Association (SIA) and Electronic Security Association (ESA) are rallying support for the Residential Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act (S. 1216), which would promote the use of CO detectors and advance technical standards.
December 14, 2009
In a letter presented to the Electronic Security Association (ESA), Comcast has made aware the limitations of its new HomePoint telephone service, which combines a wireless router and the company's VoIP service.
December 14, 2009
AlarmForce Industries Inc. has announced an impressive 12-percent increase in its subscriber accounts during a rough economic downturn. The company, which specializes in the installation and monitoring of residential systems that include two-way voice communications, boasts an increased subscriber base of slightly more than 102,000 accounts.
December 10, 2009
System Sensor is inviting alarm dealers and central station operators to attend its “Carbon Monoxide Detection: Code and Legislation Updates” Webinar on Dec. 17. Authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) and design engineers are also encouraged to attend the online event.
December 7, 2009
Security companies installing fire and intrusion alarms in pre-1978 residential structures will need a special lead-based paint certification under a new federal regulation that will take affect in April.
December 7, 2009
GE Security's EST3 automatic fire detection system includes emergency voice communication and alarm notification at Swissôtel Chicago and the hotel's new 38,000 square foot event center.
November 20, 2009
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has updated its Web site pages to help visitors find document information on more than 300 codes and standards.
November 20, 2009
The Security Industry Association (SIA) is asking state legislators to allow local government purchases of security and life safety products through the General Services Administration (GSA) schedule program. According to the association, the program can offer big savings to local governments.
November 16, 2009
More than nine out of 10 (94 percent) university housing fires occur in dormitories and dormitory-type residences, and 6 percent occur in fraternity and sorority houses, according to a report released Nov. 12 by The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) United States Fire Administration (USFA).
November 13, 2009
The International Code Council has formally approved a requirement that fire sprinklers must be added to new homes built after Jan. 1, 2011, turning away objections from builders groups who said it would swell construction budgets.
November 6, 2009
In an effort to educate people on residential fire safety, Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and the Phoenix Fire Department will host a symposium Dec. 2-3 at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix, featuring various authorities within the residential building industry.
November 5, 2009
Critical Signal Technologies (CST) has acquired the stock and assets of GTL Inc., dba Link Technologies Inc., which operates Link to Life, a medical alert service provider. Terms of the agreement between the two privately held companies were not disclosed..
October 26, 2009
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has stepped in to help broker a deal between the electronic security industry and environmental groups concerned over the energy efficiency of security devices.
October 26, 2009
Fire-Lite Alarms by Honeywell is continuing its fire alarm training series free of charge across the United States. The coursework covers a range of technical information, including installation, programming and troubleshooting.
October 23, 2009
ADT Security Services has put together a list of tips to help prevent carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning this winter season. With the increased use of fuel-burning space heaters and portable generators during the colder months comes an increased need for CO poisoning prevention.