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As a fire alarm part supplier, one of the biggest challenges we faced last year due to COVID and Winter weather was a significant delay in shipping. Fire alarm part manufacturers and their [...]

Many recalled units will have the TruSense logo or “AMBER=FAULT” printed on the front, according to Kidde’s website. BIG RECALL NEWS!! Kidde is recalling about 226,000 smoke [...]

This stop-start cycle impacted the industry throughout the supply chain. A manufacturing backlog built up that even today has not caught up with demand. The impact of COVID-19 has spared no [...]

As standard operations and the pace of production starts to revert to normal, both employers and employees must consider the possibility of physical deconditioning. Manufacturing jobs are often [...]

There is NO replacement detector for the FP-11 The end of an era is upon us. The MXL fire safety system is officially being discontinued as of May 29, 2020. While final FP-11 smoke detector [...]

In early April, we received notification that major fire alarm manufacturers who build and assemble their products in Mexico have been shut down by the government due to COVID-19 exposure in [...]

On December 5th, 2019, UL decided to extend the UL 217 & 268 smoke detector standards compliance date from May 2020 until June 2021. Read what this means to you, your fire safety system, and [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

New 2020 UL standards means new smoke detectors, but does it mean in fire alarm control panels as well? With the new UL 217 and UL 268 (7th Edition) standards quickly approaching, facility [...]

The UL 2020 standards are creating smarter and safer smoke detectors. They can now distinguish between actual fires and false alarms such as burning food and steam. Expect more 2020 UL compliant [...]

However, given the new UL 2020 smoke detector standards (UL 217/UL 268) is this the beginning of the end for Simplex 4098-9714? In the fire alarm world, one of the most well known and installed [...]

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. [...]

These safety standards more specifically address what type of smoke detector can be near cooking appliances. With the new UL 2020 standards coming, states are now also passing fire safety bills [...]

Even though the Simplex 4098-9701 addressable smoke detector hasn’t been manufactured for over 20 years, it’s still one of our best selling Simplex smoke detector heads. Read what [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

It’s also helpful to put extra smoke detectors in all bedrooms so the alarm is at its loudest. A new study shows that 80% of kids 2-14 years old won’t wake up due to a fire alarm in the home. To [...]

However, as of May 29, 2020 Siemens has announced that the FP-11 will no longer be produced. A significant problem with smoke detectors is their potential for false alarms and associated fire [...]

The less expensive detectors utilize ionization technology leaving you less time to escape. Smoke alarms detect fires in different ways. These varying approaches impact when you’re alerted and [...]

There’s no going back now. Make sure to have your transition plan in place and stock up on any parts you might need before they are discontinued by the manufacturer. Edwards new multi-criteria [...]

Good Morning America demonstrating how new smart smoke detectors will only alert you of a life threatening fire. No more pulling out the detector battery while you cook. Good Morning America [...]