Effectively notifying the public of a situation today will test the integrator’s knowledge of the vast array of possibilities.
The ability to communicate with the public when an emergency occurs is critical. Each new incident that occurs on site or elsewhere highlights the issues, deficiencies and problems that can occur if people can’t be informed in time that there is a shooter on a campus, or a bomb entering a military site.
The application process for certification from the Installation Quality (IQ) Certification Program, Erie, Pa., an installation quality certification program for security alarm systems, is easier than ever, following revisions from the IQ board.
A new bill concerning fire alarm monitoring installation, monitoring and maintenance was proposed by the House of Representatives during the Illinois 97th General Assembly on Feb. 9, 2011.
When it comes to systems smoke detectors, security dealers traditionally have had several different technologies available. One of the most commonly used types of detectors is the photoelectric detector, which
Industry sources say it’s fine to mount CO detectors on the ceiling, as long as all local code requirements are met.Carbon monoxide detectors are becoming an increasingly common element in
Fire protection systems can be complex, particularly when a system is installed in what is considered a “hazardous” environment, such as an offshore oil rig, a refrigeration plant that uses
Even choosing a PERS unit that matches the service you want to offer takes time and attention. From left to right: ADT’s Companion Services unit with high and low temperature
Most municipalities require a permit process for access control systems with magnetic locks and the systems are not powered up until they have been inspected by the local fire authorities
Addressable Fire Protection at a Conventional Price Silent Knight by Honeywell, Northford, Conn., developed a 25-point fire alarm, offering all the high-tech benefits of addressable technology at the cost of
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