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 ...

The Autocall 4017ES Fire Alarm Control Unit features a breadth of audio options that cover the diverse needs of buildings with 50 or more occupants. Johnson Controls today launches the new Autocall ...

The importance of fire alarm systems cannot be overstated. From saving lives to protecting valuable property and equipment, fire alarm systems are a mainstay of all modern buildings. So much so that ...

Interest in emergency systems rose sharply after 9/11 and remains high. Building owners no longer install fire alarm signaling systems just to satisfy their insurance company. Today, their motivation ...

NORTHFORD, Conn. – Gamewell-FCI by Honeywell has developed a cost-effective kit for upgrading FCI 7200 Series fire alarm control panels to the latest, code-compliant technology of an E3 Series fire ...

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 ...

Having a fire alarm in your garage is important, especially if your home has an attached garage or a garage near rooms where people sleep. Fires can spread quickly, and by the time a garage fire ...

Fire codes do not normally signify a sea change in the fire industry, but this year may be different. NFPA 2010 contains major changes having to do with mass notification. The new code will be ...

Two-thirds of schools in Oregon's largest district lack smoke detectors, modern alarms, sprinkler systems or other critical fire safety equipment, The Oregonian/OregonLive has found. Portland Public ...