In the February 2024 issue, I introduced the what rules – the category of rules that tell us what to install in a building, typically segmented by occupancy classification and maximum allowable ...

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety — the largest fully integrated and full-service fire protection, life safety and security services provider in the United States — has acquired S.E.M. Security Systems, a ...

While there are a lot of similarities between fire alarms and security systems, it is crucial to be aware of the differences, and wiring is one of the biggest. Like security panels, fire alarm control ...

Today’s hospitals and specialized care facilities integrate a slew of building technologies to ensure all systems function as intended to provide state-of-the-art care for patients. Many of these ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Honeywell has recalled its L-Series Low Frequency Fire Alarm Sounders and Strobes due to risk of failure to alert consumers to a ...

Complete fire alarm upgrade to bring Valley 1, 2 and 3 up to current life safety code requirements. Fire alarm panels upgraded for new voice messages, new pull ...

In our newest episode of the Untapped New York podcast, we’re doing a deep dive into one of New York City’s most recognizable pieces of street furniture: fire alarm call boxes. You know what we’re ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The state Department of Education is addressing years of safety concerns about working fire alarms at public schools. New data shows a significant improvement across the ...

The E-R recently covered the burning of Bidwell Mansion in 2024. California State Parks is responsible for Bidwell Mansion as it is a State Historic Park. The building did not have a ...

In the first seven months of 2024, the Wake County Fire Marshal’s Office conducted nearly 250 inspection at schools in Wake County. In 70 of those inspections, more than 25%, inspectors cited schools ...