Keep your property safe with our detailed fire alarm system maintenance checklist. Learn how to inspect fire alarms, maintain ...

Fire alarm systems are expected to help protect people, property, and assets. But you can’t tell if they’re fully operational just by looking at them. As with any other system, electronics and other ...

Greg Kessinger is SD&I’s fire alarm and codes expert and a regular contributor. Email him your fire & life safety questions at [email protected]. Most cities require fire alarm system plans to ...

Fire alarm cabling has become incrementally more complex over the years, in part driven by the trend toward mass notification, which is a factor of the fire alarm system. Mass notification — a one- or ...

This guide outlines system components and types of alarms, looks at how fire alarm systems fit in with overall security and provides tips to help you select your system vendor.

Texas legislation requires fire alarm system designers and technicians to be licensed and for companies to be registered. There are further requirements for insurance and documentation.

Dubai: Hassantuk, the centralised smart fire alarm system introduced in buildings and villas, helped prevent a fire in a villa in Dubai, an official said.

The numbered alarm system is a common practice among fire departments that helps determine how many fire crews are dispatched to a situation. Here’s what to know about alarm levels and what they ...