In the February 2024 issue, I introduced the what rules – the category of rules that tell us what to install in a building, typically segmented by occupancy classification and maximum allowable ...

In a world where data is shared seamlessly and instantaneously, the lack of intelligence in legacy fire alarm systems is ...

Put these in the truck for your technicians who inspect, install, or troubleshoot fire systems, and they will thank you for ...

OVERVIEW Commissioning provides a fully functional fire alarm system, documentation of the fire alarm testing and documentation of how the fire alarm system functions to the building owner and ...

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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 ...

What are code requirements for fire alarms in a brownstone (2 fam) particularly with regard to battery powered vs wired? I understand that we need one in each kitchen and one within 12 feet from a ...

Many smoke alarms will need replacing in the coming months, 10 years after a change to the state’s fire code, fire officials in Massachusetts said. The state’s Department of Fire Services said that ...

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Massachusetts fire officials say it’s time to replace smoke and fire alarms purchased a decade ago after a change in fire codes. They urge residents to check the manufacturing date printed on the back ...