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How to Be a Detection Detective

April 15, 2011

An inquiry concerning a campus-affiliated residential multiple dwelling provides a launching point to explore fire system code requirements. Find out how to solve such challenges and where to turn for further guidance ...

Wisconsin Implements Latest NFPA 1 Fire Code

January 18, 2011
Wisconsin fire officials have adopted the most recent edition of the National Fire Protection's NFPA 1 Fire Code. The code was implemented on Jan. 1 ...

NFPA to Host New Fire/Life-Safety Conference in Orlando

September 15, 2010
Adding a new event to its calendar, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will present the Fire and Life Safety Conference Dec. 13-17 in Orlando ...

UL Identifies Non-Compliant Cable Manufacturers, Distributors

August 5, 2010
The Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has publicly identified manufacturers and their distributors that are supplying substandard and unsafe cable products into the North American market ...

NFPA Lists Resource for 300+ Codes and Standards

November 18, 2009
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has just released an updated Web page that details more than 300 of its industry codes and standards.

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.
 

Mass Notification Appeal

August 24, 2009

Building upon basic voice communication systems, new mass notification platforms can integrate multiple technologies to communicate via public address, digital signage, texting, E-mail and more. For security contractors that adeptly maneuver through issues unique to the market, opportunities can be expected to follow.

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.
 

Remember Safety When Renovating

May 1, 2009

Because people's homes can be part of their lives for many years, renovation is often undertaken to transform the living space to make it more aesthetically pleasing, functional or to serve new requirements. Whether it involves remodeling kitchens, bathrooms or other living spaces, renovation can be mind-bending.

U.S. Department of Education Gets $53B From Stimulus

March 11, 2009
Security integrators and dealers are presented with new opportunities after the recently-passed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 has allocated a lump sum of $53.6 billion to the U.S. Department of Education.

System Sensor Launches CO Online Resource

January 7, 2009
System Sensor has launched a new carbon monoxide (CO) online resource to coincide with the release of its new CO1224T CO detector with RealTest.

Tips to Avoid Trappings of Working With Mantraps

January 1, 2009

The need to protect customers in specialized markets is often at odds with fire code and ...

 

Homely Doesn’t Have to Mean Ugly

January 1, 2009

Despite multiple forces conspiring against it, the residential market still holds lots of opportunity — if you know where and how to look for it. SSI’s 2009 Residential Market Report provides you with the keys and tools for success ...

Assuring Burg/Fire Panels Are a Winning Combo

December 1, 2008

In years past alarm technicians operated under the assumption that combination burglar/fire alarm panels were not allowed on commercial fire jobs. One reason is that many ...

 

Fire Market Report — Staying Ahead of the Flame Game

November 1, 2008

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.

Placing Emphasis on Device Placement

November 1, 2008

The need for quality, code-compliant fire alarms has never been greater. The proper operation ...

 

Staying Ahead of the Flame Game

November 1, 2008

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.

NFPA Commends ICC Sprinkler Vote

October 2, 2008
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.

NFPA Establishes $6M Endowment for Research Foundation

September 24, 2008
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has established a $6 million endowment for its Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF). The NFPA affiliated foundation is an independent nonprofit that plans, manages and communicates consortium-funded research on a broad range of fire safety issues in collaboration with scientists and laboratories around the world.

Deciphering the Cable Code

August 1, 2008

I can remember at an early age the mystery in learning a secret code. It was a way to feel important because only you and a select group really understood how to communicate with this order of the secret code. Now that we are older and either have, or are working on, a profession the fancy of childhood codes has passed. But as some have learned ...


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