January 8 2010 - Product
GE Security Inc. of Bradenton, Fla., highlights the FireworX brand of conventional and intelligent addressable fire and life-safety systems. The company boasts the FireworX as a cost-effective fire alarm solution designed for small to midsize buildings.
December 21 2009 - Product
Amityville, N.Y.-based NAPCO Security Technologies Inc. debuts its new commercial platform, including GEM-C commercial burglary and combination burglary/fire and Firewolf 24V addressable systems.
October 5 2009 - Article
Mull over the safeguarding of a casino and instantaneously video surveillance comes to mind. But how about considering the fire/life-safety perspective? A Reno, Nev., facility serves as an example of what it takes to provide casinos with solutions that satisfy both codes and the unique demands of these customers.
June 1 2006 - Product
The 602 line of fire alarm systems, manufactured by Gamewell of Northford, Conn., uses two-wire, single-pair metallic cable or fiber optics for easy installation.
July 1 2006 - Product
Fire-Lite Alarms of Northford, Conn., announces the release of a new line of addressable fire alarm control panels (FACPs): the MS-9050UD, MS-9200UDLS and MS-9600LS. All three systems feature quick-remove electronics mounted on a metal chassis.
October 1 2006 - Product
Fire-Lite Alarms of Northford, Conn., releases the MS-9050UD addressable fire alarm control panel with integral digital alarm communicator transmitter (DACT) and power supply.
August 5 2009 - PhotoGallery
A fire alarm control panel (FACP) receives information from sensors that detect environmental changes associated with fire, provide monitoring and enable automatic control of equipment. The panel may also supply electrical energy to operate any associated sensor, control, transmitter or relay. Addressable panels are usually much more advanced than their conventional counterparts and offer a higher degree of programming flexibility and single point detection.
May 1 2007 - Article
Addressable technology is making fire alarm systems more effective, reliable and valuable than ever by pinpointing the precise location of trouble. Discover the many benefits these systems offer fire alarm system providers, their customers and the general public.
May 1 2008 - Article
A building's appeal is based on its reputation for providing a safe, secure and convenient environment for its occupants. The safety equipment installed in a building varies by the size of the building, its height, age and use.
November 1 2008 - Article
Nine people died each day in structural fires in the United States in 2007 - 3,430 people in that year. And while there was a 5.2 percent decrease of reported fires during 2007, property damage climbed significantly by 29.5 percent from 2006. However, the industry's recent efforts to legislate better fire protection - taking advantage of improved technologies - have spurred changes in fire code that will help reduce the loss of lives and property.
November 1 2008 - Article
Despite its stunning location on the cool, clear waters of picturesque Clear Lake in El Lago, Texas, the high-rise residences of Endeavour are an extremely hot property. How hot?
May 1 2002 - Article
The recent number of fatal fires on college campuses across the United States has been disturbing news to parents, school administrators, fire officials and the public. Fortunately, such tragedy was averted at the University of Rio Grande in Ohio. When a blaze ignited in one of the school's dormitories, all 72 students inside were safely evacuated.
February 1 2009 - Article
Where there's fire, there's smoke. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more fire victims die from smoke and toxic gases than from burns. The most important part of installing any smoke detector is understanding why it is necessary in the first place and why it should be placed in a certain location. There is no doubt smoke detectors save lives, but that is a fact far too many people take for granted.