Are you really maintaining your fire alarm system? Fire alarm systems are expected to help protect people, property, and assets. But you can’t tell if they’re fully operational just by looking at them ...

AUGUSTA, Maine - Fire alarm installers here are advocating the introduction of a bill that would require third-party inspection and certification of certain fire alarm systems and would standardize ...

This month’s reader questions focus on sprinkler alarms. As it turns out, there is a lot of confusion over which NFPA rule — 13 or 72 — applies. Why does my local fire inspector think the fire alarm ...

Annual and five year fire sprinkler inspections remain critical for helping buildings stay safe, compliant, and prepared. LOS ANGELES, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kord Fire Protection, a full service ...

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 Prevention Week is Sunday, Oct 6 to Saturday, October 12. One way to prevent fires is the requirement for buildings to have fire safety inspections. Every commercial space in Duluth has an ...

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 ...

What does it cost your campus in time, budget dollars or reputation when a building has to be shut down for unanticipated repairs? If you run multiple facilities, these issues are often amplified. If ...