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.

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, ...

Article 760 covers the installation of wiring and equipment for fire alarm systems, including circuits controlled and powered by the fire alarm. Those circuits are for such things as fire detection ...

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 ...

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 ...

Addressable fire alarm control panels fit neatly inside the trend to provide more proactive assessment of life safety detection at the protected premises. What’s more, addressable technology provides ...

Article 760 covers the installation of wiring and equipment for fire alarm systems. Residential smoke alarm systems, including interconnecting wiring, are not covered by Art. 760 because they are not ...