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A Review of Training Required to Install Fire Alarm Systems

Fire safety expert Shane Clary delves into training and certifications required to install fire alarm systems, as well…

Insights April 18
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6 Things to Take Into Account When Using Smart Devices for Fire Safety

Fire and life-safety expert Shane Clary shares some considerations for ensuring smart smoke alarms and video cameras are…

Insights March 19
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Growth of Legalized Cannabis Increases CO2 Detection Demand

As more and more states legalize cannabis in some capacity, growers must ensure certain safety precautions are implemented,…

Insights February 4
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How to Ensure Your Shop Drawings Meet NFPA Standards

Fire expert Shane Clary shares exactly what information must be included on shop drawings in order to meet…

Insights January 24
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Impending and Potential Code Changes Affecting the Fire Alarm Industry

Fire expert Shane Clary reviews a busy year in the NFPA standards and codes department, with an eye…

Insights December 13
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Innovations and Insights From Security Essen 2018

Shane Clary shares interesting alarm verification and image detection products found at the 2018 Security Essen trade show.

Insights November 20
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Understanding the Basics of Arc & Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters

Over the years, AFCI and GFCI devices have been developed to further the NEC’s mission of preventing fires…

Insights October 24
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Sharpening Your Wiring Skills: Key Points From NFPA 70

Throughout NFPA 72 there is reference to another code that both the designer and installer of fire alarm…

Insights September 26
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Are You Up to Date on These Recent Changes to Alarm Notification Requirements?

There have been several changes over the past few years in regards to notification appliances. Fire-safety expert Shane…

Insights August 28
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series