DRAPER, Utah — The Grossinger family in Draper has a safer home now that the local fire department has arranged to have a specialized fire alarm system installed for them. Mark and Brooke Grossinger ...

LANCASTER, NY — Pfannenberg will be presenting its fire alarm solutions tailored specifically for industrial applications at the upcoming 2025 NFPA Conference & Expo, scheduled from June 16 to 18 at ...

A functioning fire alarm system is critical for safety, yet many building managers and owners find themselves struggling when a component fails. The immediate need to replace a part can be stressful, ...

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 ...

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 ...

LANCASTER, NY — Pfannenberg will be presenting its fire alarm solutions tailored specifically for industrial applications at the upcoming 2025 NFPA Conference & Expo, scheduled from June 16 to 18 at ...

Business fires cause hundreds of millions of dollars in damages every year, making this one of the most important safety issues for business owners and office or facility managers to address.

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, ...

In 2003, United States fire departments responded to 2,189,500 false alarms, excluding good intent and smoke scare calls. Everyday throughout the United States, fire departments respond to numerous ...