Business fires cause hundreds of millions of dollars in damages every year, making this one of the most important safety issues for business owners and office or facility managers to address.

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 ...

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 ...

Detection of a fire can include heat detection, smoke detection, infrared detection, and gas detection equipment. There are several types of fire alarm systems and remote monitoring services available ...

For many fire departments false fire alarms have become a nuisance and have lead to changes in response policies due to the number of alarms. The response may limit the number of units on the initial ...

Through proper training, coordination, and meticulous attention to detail, installation expertise prevents the mistakes that compromise safety. In fire protection, precision is not optional. It is ...

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 ...

NORTHFORD, Conn., April 24, 2013 – Fire-Lite Alarms by Honeywell (NYSE:HON) introduces the Emergency Command Center (ECC), a mass notification system capable of integrating with virtually every brand ...

The importance of fire alarm systems cannot be overstated. From saving lives to protecting valuable property and equipment, fire alarm systems are a mainstay of all modern buildings. So much so that ...

Our picks for notable products in this hardworking category include heat pumps, elevators, and flame-retardant composite panels. All photos courtesy the manufacturers, click to enlarge. Compact and ...