Fire Alarms

Read: Legal Briefing: Do You Face Liability for Installing a Noncode Fire Alarm?

Legal Briefing: Do You Face Liability for Installing a Noncode Fire Alarm?

The legal obligation to install and maintain a fire alarm in good operation is generally imposed by law on the property owner.

Read: Autocall Foundation Fire Detection Panels from Johnson Controls now Available

Autocall Foundation Fire Detection Panels from Johnson Controls now Available

Johnson Controls says its Autocall Foundation Series of products features two non-addressable models with both four- and eight-zone options, and a pair of addressable models.

Read: Edwards ConnectedSafety+ System Modernizes Fire Detection

Edwards ConnectedSafety+ System Modernizes Fire Detection

At the upcoming NFPA Conference & Expo, Edwards will introduce its new ConnectedSafety+ System in booth #501.

Read: Here’s How Manufacturers Are Stepping Up Their Fire Alarm, CO2 Wares

Here’s How Manufacturers Are Stepping Up Their Fire Alarm, CO2 Wares

Fire safety expert Shane Clary shares what fire and life-safety products from Honeywell, Potter Electric and more caught his eye at ISC West.

Read: Sound Masking, Mass Notification and their Impact on Safety

Sound Masking, Mass Notification and their Impact on Safety

View the recording of this previously live webcast from August 31st, for a discussion of the basic premise of sound masking, the changes in NFPA and UL requirements and how you can still deliver not just the right solution for your clients, but maybe a superior choice not considered.

Read: Worried About New Code Requirements? We Have You Covered

Worried About New Code Requirements? We Have You Covered

NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code) now requires that audible appliances installed in certain sleeping areas produce a low frequency (520 Hz) alarm signal in a square wave form.

Read: Fire at Historic Site in Washington County (Pa.) Stresses Need for Life-Safety Systems

Fire at Historic Site in Washington County (Pa.) Stresses Need for Life-Safety Systems

Read: New $2M Hawaii State Capitol Fire Alarm System Plagued by False Alarms

New $2M Hawaii State Capitol Fire Alarm System Plagued by False Alarms

Installed in January, the new fire alarm was supposed to alleviate nuisance alarms that were common with the Capitol’s legacy system.

Read: Abilene (Texas) School Board Approves New Security Plan for Schools

Abilene (Texas) School Board Approves New Security Plan for Schools

The school district’s elementary schools would be outfitted with new video surveillance and fire alarm systems, among other upgrades.

Lowell (Mass.) Seeks Central Station to Monitor Fire Alarms for City

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