Are you really maintaining your fire alarm system? 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 ...

Harhara also recommends choosing a detector that uses long-lasting lithium batteries. These alarms typically last for 10 ...

While wiring may have some similarities with access control technology, fire code compliance demands a different approach ...

In 2003, United States fire departments responded to 2,189,500 false alarms, excluding good intent and smoke scare calls. Everyday throughout the United States, fire departments respond to numerous ...

Mar. 15—A new inventory of fire alarms at all 258 of Hawaii's regular public schools plus six public charter schools has found 15 schools' fire alarm systems to be inoperable, and replacements for ...

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Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. The DOE memo on the inventory, including a list of all of ...