Even if you're not ready to take the plunge into fire alarm system design and installation just yet, you should still know the fundamentals in order to perform emergency work. This includes knowing ...

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 ...

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 ...

The fire alarm industry is full of rules. I’ve previously explained each of the six categories of rules, which apply, respectively, to manufacturers, what to install, how to install, to individuals, ...

Fire alarm system design and installation is complex and governed by national and local codes. The NTC Brown Book makes understanding these complexities easy. This reference covers all aspects of fire ...

Fire detection systems are designed to discover fires early in their development when time will still be available for the safe evacuation of occupants. Early detection also plays a significant role ...

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 be ...

Tavcom Training has launched a new course, Fire Detection and Alarm System Design, aimed to equip professionals in the fire security industry with the knowledge and skills for the design and ...