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 ...

Building codes require fire alarm systems to be installed in many buildings. If the scope of a commissioning plan includes the fire alarm system, then the ...

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]. A New York sprinkler testing technician recently told ...

Duct smoke detector maintenance requirements are not included in the NFPA standard that covers HVAC systems (NFPA 90A or 90B); however, the International Code Council’s 2015 Mechanical Code does state ...