Six Frequently Asked Questions About Commercial Fire Alarm Systems

Commercial fire alarm systems are pivotal in notifying occupants about potential fires, allowing them ample time to evacuate. However, comprehending the intricacies of fire alarms can be challenging if you’re unfamiliar with the system. 1. How often should commercial fire alarms undergo inspection? It’s essential to have your building’s fire alarm system inspected and tested…

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Five Questions To Ask When Choosing A Fire Alarm System

Since 2004, we’ve been at the forefront of the design, installation, and servicing of fire alarm systems. WSS Integrated Technologies is a full service, non-proprietary fire alarm inspection, maintenance, installation, and monitoring company. From routine fire alarm inspections to large-scale new builds and/or upgrades, WSS Integrated Technologies is the company you can count on to…

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Five New Fire Alarm Technologies

There are a number of new technologies that have been developed in recent years to improve the functionality and effectiveness of fire alarm systems: Wireless systems: Wireless fire alarm systems use wireless technology to connect the various components of the system, such as smoke detectors, control panels, and alarm devices. This can make installation and…

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Frequently Asked Commercial Fire Alarm Questions

Top Six Frequently Asked Questions Commercial fire alarm systems play an important role in alerting building occupants of a possible fire, providing them with enough time to evacuate. Fire alarms, however, can be complicated to operate if you’re not familiar with the system. How often should commercial fire alarms be inspected? Your building’s fire alarm…

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Cost vs. performance: TrueAlert ES is the best of both worlds.

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An independent study finds TrueAlert ES outperforms non-addressable fire notification appliances at a lower overall cost. Building owners, facility managers, contractors, architects and engineers are always looking for ways to improve the operation and safety of their buildings while lowering costs. Only TrueAlert ES gives you the advanced performance and safety of addressable appliances with an overall cost that is…

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10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Fire Alarm System

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Whether you are designing and engineering a new facility or renovating an existing building, there are many decisions to be made – and a lot of them have long-term consequences. With every major choice you make, you need to weigh multiple factors: the safety, comfort, and sustainability of your building; the initial capital expense; the…

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6 Tips for Easier Fire System Management

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 Jeff Barnes has worked on fire alarm and life safety systems for nearly a quarter-century as a design engineer, sales engineer and hands-on technician. He’s performed programming, testing and inspecting everywhere from South Carolina to Afghanistan. Today, he’s a Senior Fire Alarm and Security Design Specialist and NICET-certified Senior Engineering Technician (SET) at Jacobs, a…

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Avoid These Eight Common Fire Code Violations

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A safe and healthy environment should be the first priority of any business. A company can suffer from accidents that are expensive and may be subject to code violations penalties and claims. Providing a safe environment and protecting people within your facility is a moral responsibility.  Even the best fire protection system can make mistakes…

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