Commercial Fire Alarm Companies

Commercial fire alarm companies provide a valuable, life protecting service in their communities. Not highly visible to the general population, these professionals provide the intricate designs, proper installation, expert maintenance, and periodic testing of fire and smoke detection and notification systems.

For high-rise and other public venues like hospitals, educational facilities, office complexes, and residential buildings, certified fire alarm companies protect occupants from potential disaster and ensure the building remains compliant with all fire safety standards.

Design and Installation

During the design or renovation of a high-rise building, a qualified fire safety company like High Rise Safety Systems of Chicago will work with the architects to develop the safest possible fire detection network for the building. Using computer assisted design capability (CAD), the fire safety expert will identify the locations and types of fire detection and notification equipment. Planning evacuation routes is another element of the design.

Equipment from high quality companies like Notifier by Honeywell, Cooper Wheelock, Cornell, Firelite, Gentex and more, can be integrated into the design to handle particular needs and requirements of the building’s configuration.

Maintenance and Testing

Once the design is approved and installed, the professional fire alarm service company should continue their involvement in a maintenance role because of their familiarity with the equipment and design. Detection devices require inspection and cleaning and, as the system ages, parts may become worn, and wires may loosen. Only professional fire safety companies should inspect and maintain these sensitive instruments.

Compliance

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) sets standards for fire safety that are universally recognized. NFPA-72 requires annual testing to be performed by individuals certified by local or national fire prevention authorities, or by intensive training and certification of the system manufacturers’ equipment.

Certification and Experience

With over 30 years of experience in protecting Chicagoland properties, High Rise Security Systems is certified by UL and NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies). This highly regarded fire safety company provides the ongoing maintenance and testing services that will assure the safety of any building and occupants.

Today’s fire detection and notification systems are far more complex and interconnected than in previous decades. Highly sensitive smoke and heat detection devices trigger warning alarms and directional indicators to guide evacuating occupants. Simultaneously, these notify the central control personnel and the local fire authorities.

These detection and notification systems can be maintained only by knowledgeable, certified fire alarm system professionals.