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 ...

Susan Brady, Editor in Chief: What criteria should a dealer use when deciding between specifying a conventional fire alarm system or an addressable fire alarm system? Richard Roberts, System Sensor, ...

A building’s appeal is based on its reputation for providing a safe, secure and convenient environment for its occupants. The safety equipment installed in a building varies by the size of the ...

There's no doubt that recent global events have created a greater awareness of life safety and security issues associated with commercial buildings, resulting in more low-voltage special systems being ...

GRANDVIEW, Mo. — The Ruskin ADC105 addressable damper controller meets NFPA 80 and 105 life safety remote damper testing requirements. The ADC105 is an addressable module that works with SIMPLEX ES ...

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 ...

MILWAUKEE—Johnson Controls has announced the launch of Autocall Foundation Series fire detection systems for small to mid-size building protection. The Foundation Series is a complete, off-the-shelf ...

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 ...

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 ...

NMC may become the first civic body in the state to introduce the high-tech addressable fire alarm system for high rise public' buildings, including all hospitals and hotels. NAGPUR: The Nagpur ...