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 ...

If the scope of a commissioning plan includes the fire alarm system, then the commissioning consultant (CxC) will perform or be involved in activities associated with these aspects of fire alarm ...

Fire Alarm or Test? Let's work on designing and conducting tests and drills so that alarms are for emergencies and the employees respond in a safe and proper manner.

It might surprise you to learn that the requirements for testing fire alarm initiating devices connected to sprinkler systems are found in NFPA 72, not NFPA 13. NFPA 72, the ICC Building and the ...

Once connected to the fire alarm system, the rules for installation, testing, and inspecting them are covered in NFPA 72 – under which compliance is required.

Contractors nearing the completion of large-scale projects often encounter unexpected delays during the fire alarm system commissioning process. Now innovative new technology is providing some answers ...

To combat these problems NFPA and the Fire Codes require fire alarm systems to have routine maintenance and service. NFPA 72, Chapter 10 outlines inspection, test and maintenance intervals for ...

The Cochise County Board of Supervisors has approved the purchase and installation of a new fire alarm system for the Cochise ...