Intelligibility is an increasingly important element for commercial fire systems. What dealers need to know about the requirements — and how to meet them.
Security dealers are rethinking the way they design and install commercial fire systems in the wake of new intelligibility requirements for emergency communications for those systems. Here’s what dealers need to know about the new requirements, what tools exist to help in meeting them and what to do when complying with requirements just isn’t a viable option.
Fire-Lite Alarms by Honeywell, Northford, Conn., hit a homerun for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Toronto Blue Jays’ Double-A affiliate team, through the replacement of its stadium’s old, damaged fire system with a new Fire-Lite Alarms addressable fire system offering more robust surge protection.
During the NFPA Association Technical Meeting in Las Vegas, 20 NFPA documents were presented for action. Read what action took place on NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.
AES Corporation, Peabody, Mass., announced that its AES-IntelliNet 7788F-C series Fire subscriber, 7705i-C central station receiver, and its 7170-C MultiNet transceiver earned the Canadian ULC listing as a “Fire Communicator for use with Network and Cellular communication paths” - “CAN/ULC S561-03 Installation And Services For Fire Signal Receiving Centres And Systems.”
National Training Center (NTC) announced a new course offering, “Water-Based Inspection and Testing.” The course is designed for the sprinkler inspection and testing professional.
Honeywell Power Products, Northford, Conn., announces its new Web app. The Power Supply Selector Web app helps installers and equipment wholesalers' sales staff quickly determine the appropriate power supply for fire alarm, video, intrusion and access control systems.
Aiphone Corporation, Bellevue, Wash., an international manufacturer of intercom and entry security products, announced a new distribution partnership with Milwaukee-based Cornell Communications Inc., an emergency call systems company.
The realities of today’s economy continue to force local governments to do more with less, often prompting deep cuts in police and public safety budgets. Having fewer resources magnifies the pressure police departments face to increase efficiencies and reduce the number of unproductive Calls For Service (CFS).
Cooper Notification, Long Branch, N.J., announced the introduction of its new Wheelock Series EH speakers and speaker strobes at the 2012 NFPA Conference & Expo.
There are no flashy changes or broad shifts to be found in the fire alarm market in 2012. In fact, in a lot of ways, the 2012 fire alarm market looks very similar to the 2011 market. Despite a lack of healthy construction in the commercial space, the industry continues to move forward — supported by code requirements, mandatory inspections, insurance incentives, and the simple unremitting need for life safety.