December 21 2009 - News
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 11 2009 - Article
The first privatized community for unaccompanied military personnel breaks new ground with the help of GE Security. GE's integrated access control and fire and life safety solutions helps keep San Diego's sailors safe.
November 9 2009 - Product
St. Charles, Ill.-based System Sensor launches its B200SR intelligent sounder bases. The sounder bases support the System Sensor synchronization protocol, enabling them to be used as part of the general evacuation signal - fully meeting UL 268 and UL 464.
November 5 2009 - News
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 - News
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 23 2009 - News
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.
October 19 2009 - News
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.
October 6 2009 - News
Fire and life safety provider SimplexGrinnell highlighted its emergency planning and preparedness capabilities at ASIS 2009 Seminar and Exhibits in Anaheim, Calif.
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.
October 5 2009 - Product
NOTIFIER of Northford, Conn., releases its high-speed NOTI-FIRE-NET fire alarm network, which operates nearly 40 times faster than its standard network platform while supporting twice as many nodes, according to the company.
January 1 2005 - Product
Security companies can now do more than merely help their customers detect a fire in progress. The Fireblanket, distributed by ADI of Mellville, N.Y., offers dealers an unusual opportunity to be proactive in fire protection, not just fire detection.
April 2 2007 - News
Tyco Fire and Security and MTG Engineering, a company focusing on intelligent guidance and information systems combined with material technologies and techniques, have signed a strategic partnership and exclusive distribution agreement for MILS emergency evacuation assistance systems. Under the terms of this agreement, Tyco companies around the world will sell, service and install MILS solutions.
April 19 2007 - News
TeleAlarm, provider of emergency response systems, has acquired SafetyCare monitoring center, according to company officials.
October 2 2008 - News
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is lauding the International Code Council (ICC) after its recent vote to require all new ones- and two-family homes to be equipped with home fire sprinklers.
July 30 2009 - News
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.