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 systems must adhere to local, state and federal regulations and codes, which today includes fire detection, signaling and emergency communications. Additionally, ...

As the massive investigation into the cause and origin of the Gabriel House fire ensues, we're learning more about the fire ...

Although intelligent fire alarm systems are the most common systems installed today, there are still many zone-type fire alarm systems found in buildings around the country. Electrical professionals ...

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 ...

The fire protection, life safety, and security services provider's aggressive growth strategy has secured over 150 new ...

Learn how to make a simple fire alarm with our step-by-step guide in this video! Discover the essential components and straightforward process needed to build an effective fire detection system from ...

The wired system, installed in the 19th century and updated with the Gamewell telegraph fire alarm components, consisted of dozens of call boxes — including those triggered manually on a street corner ...

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 ...

Today, the fire alarm system still serves the community. Over 9,000 calls are put out through the alarm system, which has over 1,200 boxes around the city, Keeley said. Advertisement.

NORTHFORD, Conn.—Fire-Lite by Honeywell has achieved International Building Code seismic certification for its most popular addressable and conventional fire alarm systems, the company, based here, ...

Billy Goldfeder shares how a historic fire alarm system saved lives and property in Jeannette, PA. Normally installed on street corners, fire alarm boxes were the main means of turning out ...