Checking Your Work Saves Everyone From Grief
There is no greater sin in the fire detection industry than a fire technician who fails to check…
News May 31
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Empower Yourself With the Knowledge of Power Supplies
One of the most important aspects of installation involves the source of operational power. Unless the power source…
News April 30Maximizing DACT Reliability
Evacuation is usually the first order of action when a fire is detected in a burning building. However,…
News March 31Relays, Interference and Codes, Oh My!
This month, I am focusing on two topics of great importance to fire systems installers and technicians: end-of-line…
Sponsored February 28Meeting ADA Installation, Notification Requirements
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), legislated into law by Congress in 1991, outlines nondiscriminatory practices on the…
News January 31Test Batteries to Ensure the System Meets Standby Requirements
Perhaps the most important aspect associated with life safety, as it pertains to fire detection, is secondary power.…
News December 31The Temporal Pattern Takes Precedence in Total Evacuations
Communication is critical when a fire breaks out in a building of any kind. If the fire alarm…
News November 30Fire Technicians Cannot Live by Code Alone
Codes and standards play a vital role in the proper installation of fire and life safety systems, which…
News October 31Smoke Detector Maintenance: Good for Customers, Good for Business
Installing fire alarm systems to code is only half the job fire technicians face. General maintenance throughout the…
News September 30
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