New alarm technicians are probably less familiar with conventional (IDC) systems than they are with addressable systems. I'll even go so far as to say that the development of the addressable fire ...

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 ...

Modern risks and hazards have prompted the fire protection industry to reevaluate its two main objectives: to reduce the loss of life and limit property losses from fire. The industry needs to create ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—More and more customers want non-proprietary fire systems in order to have more choice when it comes to maintenance and service, according to Mike White, fire alarm account manager ...

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 ...