House Fires: Prevention, Preparation, and Other Safety Considerations
The power of fire should not be underestimated. In 2017, one home fire occurred every 88 seconds in the United States, and about half of the insurance claims relating to fire were made by homeowners. That same year, 77% of
Rude Awakening: Low-Frequency Sounders
Back then, it was common to use bells to signal an alarm. As technology changed, it was found that the bells emitted too much electrical noise back into the system and it caused problems with transistors and integrated circuits. For years,
Essential Home Safety Tips for the Holiday Season: Cold Weather Safety: Winterize Your Home
The smell of freshly baked cookies and the sight of twinkling lights throughout your neighborhood can only mean one thing – the holiday season is here. Decorating your home, opening stockings by the fire, lighting the menorah, or toasting to
Essential Home Safety Tips for the Holiday Season: Home Security
The smell of freshly baked cookies and the sight of twinkling lights throughout your neighborhood can only mean one thing – the holiday season is here. Decorating your home, opening stockings by the fire, lighting the menorah, or toasting to
Essential Home Safety Tips for the Holiday Season: Fire Safety
The smell of freshly baked cookies and the sight of twinkling lights throughout your neighborhood can only mean one thing – the holiday season is here. Decorating your home, opening stockings by the fire, lighting the menorah, or toasting to
Essential Home Safety Tips for the Holiday Season: Holiday Light Safety
The smell of freshly baked cookies and the sight of twinkling lights throughout your neighborhood can only mean one thing – the holiday season is here. Decorating your home, opening stockings by the fire, lighting the menorah, or toasting to
Why Does My Commercial Fire System Keep Having False Alarms?
Has your commercial fire alarm system experienced a series of false alarms in recent months? This can be a major costly problem. Here are some of the reasons why your commercial fire alarm might be having false alarms all the
MXL Migration: Can you afford to wait?
Given this timetable, Siemens has already begun to push their MXL migration strategy - but is doing a partial or full retrofit of your MXL fire safety system a must? In case you haven’t heard, Siemens has discontinued their beloved MXL
How to Make Sure Your Commercial Fire Alarm System is Working Properly
If a fire were to start in your building today, how would your commercial fire alarm system respond to it? If a fire were to start in your building today, how would your commercial fire alarm system respond to it?
Escape Planning and Practice Can Save Lives
Accelerated speed of today’s home fires prompts NFPA to focus on escape planning and practice during Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, 2019 Today’s home fires burn faster than ever, making escape planning all the more critical to home fire safety. Studies
UL 2020 Compliant: Who’s ready and whose not?
With the new UL 2020 standards less then a year away, which manufactures have new UL compliant smoke detectors on the market and who doesn't? With releasing the new UL 2020 standards, UL announced the most significant changes to smoke detector
Options for fire systems in old buildings
A prime concern for facility managers is the maintenance and upgrade of their fire safety systems. Here are things to keep in mind as you make the decision to maintain or upgrade your system. The 1980's saw a significant expansion of
Honeywell Recalls First UL 2020 Compliant Smoke Detectors
Honeywell recalls first UL 2020 compliant smoke detectors. What does this mean for the future of UL 2020 standards? On June 19th 2019, Honeywell, the parent company to fire brands such as NOTIFIER, Honeywell Gamewell-FCI, Honeywell Farenhyt, Honeywell Silent Knight
What to do with old fire alarm system
What are my options if I have an old fire alarm system? What are the costs? What if I have a really old fire alarm system? What are my options? You probably have multiple options. The first step is to bring
Green Buildings Impact Fire Safety
The current development towards more energy efficient and so-called green buildings makes room for new products and technical appliances. This rapid development can have implications on fire safety. Through a series of research projects RISE aims to shed light upon
Edwards Explains UL 2020 Compliment Optical Smoke Detector
In response to the new UL 2020 standards, Edwards announces new optical smoke detector. New detector can determine if the smoke is from a real fire or a nuance source. [embed]https://youtu.be/_fx8Z76HDrU[/embed] [pld_post_list]
New Kidde Smoke Alarms Save More Lives
The Kidde alarms with TruSense sensors can differentiate between threatening fast-flaming or smoldering fires and some of the most common home nuisance alarms. Residential smoke alarms are reaching new, advanced levels of detection and discrimination, and are being designed to help
New Smoke Detectors vs. Used Smoke Detectors: What’s best?
So, even a 10 year NEW never been used smoke detector still in the box are in our view is new. With the upcoming new UL smoke alarm and detector standards (UL 217 and UL 268 7th Edition) taking affect in
Voice is Choice for Emergency Response
Voice is Choice for Emergency Response Behavioural studies of emergencies indicate voice messages increase response time. Voice is Choice for Emergency Response. Well documented research into human behaviour in emergency situations shows that 75 percent of people react immediately to clear authoritative
Fire Alarm Retrofits Do’s and Don’ts
Existing fire systems may need retrofits for a number of reasons. Learn key tips to retrofitting to keep costs down and your system working. The 1980's saw a significant expansion of commercial real estate within the United States. Now, nearly twenty-five
Notre Dame blaze: fire experts on safeguarding heritage sites
A great flame rising between the two towers with whirlwinds of sparks […] Below that fire, below the gloomy balustrade […] two spouts with monster throats were vomiting forth unceasingly […] jets of liquid lead […] like water springing from
Fire Safety For Your Airbnb Rental
Thinking of renting out your place? Protect yourself and your home with these critical steps. Airbnb and other peer-to-peer hospitality services and vacation rentals are not regulated the same way as hotels. Requirements vary across jurisdictions. This checklist can guide you
Can your bedroom door keep flames and smoke out?
Watch how having your door closed can help you stay safe from a fire's smoke, heat, and flames. [embed]https://youtu.be/RasyRPsstxc[/embed] Officials are issuing an urgent alert when it comes to home fires – sleep with your bedroom door closed. Turns out, this simple
How smoke alarms became installed in nearly 100% of US homes
While smoke alarms are installed in almost 100% of homes, approximately 30% of alarms don't work due to aging, removal of batteries, or failure of the homeowner to replace dead batteries. In 1915, people living in homes or apartments could expect
Avoid main cause of house fires
Learn what are the main causes for home fires and how to prevent them. SPOILER - "don't leaving stove unattended, have working smoke detectors, and fire sprinklers" NFPA Cooking Safety Tips Before we promote a key solution to America's home fire problem (e.g.,
Protect Tenants with These Fire Prevention Tips
One of the biggest fire prevention steps is to ensure smoke detectors are installed and working properly. A helpful reminder for tenants on the common apartment fires and how to prevent them. This covers prevention tips ranging from installing and checking
Hochiki Announcing Significant Product Changes Due To new 2020 UL Standards
Hochiki announces major product changes including the end of life of all single sensor technology products. UL 2020 standards hit again. This time Hochiki announces major product changes including the end of life of all single sensor technology products. They will
New UL standards and codes are coming: Are you ready?
A good article on how to prepare your current system for these drastic changes. Another reminder that new UL codes, testing standards, and products are coming by May of 2020. Read Full Blog [pld_post_list]
Learn the most important fire safety tip this holiday season
For extra safety, consider adding an additional alarm to the room your tree is in if it doesn’t already have one. Dry trees burn very fast and are a huge fire hazard to your family and property. The most important thing
What to know about fire safety when using solar panels
Solar is hot commodity—but can pose fire risks While solar panels can be a great source of alternative energy for your home or business, they can also be a fire hazard if not properly installed and maintained. Read more to learn