Fire Safety Companies

Experienced and qualified fire safety companies provide critical services to the community. These companies, like High Rise Security Systems of Chicago, design, install, program, maintain, inspect and monitor sophisticated fire and smoke detection and notification systems in all types of buildings. The advanced equipment saves lives by initiating evacuation and calling for a rapid response by fire departments.

Fire Detection, Notification, and Evacuation Design

During the design phase of a new building, the fire safety company expert collaborates on the location, number, and types of devices that are required. Using computer-aided design software (CAD), the consultant develops a fire safety plan for every floor that consists of detection and notification devices, evacuation routes, and suppression systems connected to the system control panel. All devices are networked to a central monitoring location or off-site monitoring service.

Since every building is unique, systems vary in many ways, although the physical safety of the occupants always remains the highest priority.

Fire Systems Installation

A professional fire safety company will implement the plan during the later phases of the building construction. In large buildings and complexes, addressable detection devices are programmed to provide immediate warning of the precise location of any outbreak. The installer is responsible for connecting and programming each element to the central location for quick response.

The fire safety company must test the systems before the local fire authorities can issue an occupancy permit.

Maintenance

The fire safety company will regularly inspect and check the system to ensure every component is in proper operational condition. Over time, dirt and dust may collect on detection devices that could cause a malfunction. Regular maintenance will minimize the potential for problems and ensure safest operations.

The local fire authorities also require annual testing and certification by the fire safety company.

Monitoring

Many fire safety companies provide a monitoring service employing trained individuals to monitor the operations of a building's fire detection system. When an emergency is detected, the personnel will contact the appropriate emergency response agencies to proceed to the scene immediately.

High Rise Security Systems in Chicago

HRSS is a certified and experienced fire and security systems provider for the Chicago area. Supplying and installing such state-of-the-art fire detection and notification devices as Notifier by Honeywell and others, HRSS collaborates with Chicagoland commercial high-rise building owners, universities, and hospitals to provide the highest level of safety for the occupants.

Notifier Fire Alarm

Notifier by Honeywell is the premier producer of fire detection and alarm devices. Building upon Honeywell’s long history of atmospheric sensing experience, Notifier products have evolved into a holistic, state-of-the-art network of detection, notification, and emergency communications equipment that can be linked to provide the utmost protection.

Notifier Equipment: Control Panels

The Notifier by Honeywell systems begins with the control panel, the nexus of the entire network. Notifier offers a choice of high-quality control panels that may be customized for the size and demands of each building. For large high-rise buildings, such as those managed by High Rise Security Systems in Chicago, the Onyx Series Control NFS-320SYS accommodates campus buildings or high-rise office blocks.

The Notifier control panels can be configured to integrate up to 318 intelligent detection devices as well as a network of accessories including notification equipment of several types, voice and visual evacuation systems, and annunciators.

All devices may be networked wirelessly through the Noti-Fire-Net or High-speed Noti-Fire-Net systems.

Notifier Detection Devices and Alarms

Notifier fire alarm and detection devices connect to the control panel to alert occupants to a developing problem. When smoke is first detected, the addressable device transmits the precise location of the developing problem to the control panel so that responders can proceed directly to the appropriate location.

Notifier Network Control Annunciator

The Notifier Annunciator NCA-2 is a sophisticated 640-character back-lit display complete with a keyboard for directing functions. Connected to the control panel, the annunciator allows management of the system while also providing updated status/history of ongoing emergency situations. The annunciator gives instant updates to first responders to identify the source and status of a current fire event.

Notifier OnyxWorks

OnyxWorks is a central point-of-control workstation that allows security personnel to be immediately responsive to an emergency while monitoring progress. The workstation coordinates information transmitted from the control panel to keep security personnel informed of the status of the emergency.

Notifier Notification Accessories

Notifier offers a full range of audible and visual notification devices. Audible alerts may be in the form of bells, horns, prerecorded or live announcements. Visual signals include strobes and LED message boards that further facilitate evacuation.

High Rise Security Systems of Chicago

HRSS is a prominent provider of fire safety equipment in the Chicago area. Partnering with Notifier by Honeywell, HRSS provides protection to many high-rise and campus complexes in the Chicago area.

Fire and Safety Tips for High-Rise Building and Facilities Managers

The most important system in any building is the fire safety system. Other systems including HVAC and electrical are elements that, if they malfunction, are repairable and rarely life threatening. A malfunctioning fire and safety system can be disastrous.

With the presence of high-rises and massive building complexes, building owners and managers are aware that state-of-the-art, high performance fire safety systems are essential to ensure the safety of the occupants within.

For any new construction or remodel, design architects collaborate with expert safety companies like High Rise Security Systems to integrate the best fire and safety systems into their planning.

Designing Safety

During the design of a new building or retrofit, qualified fire safety experts will utilize design software to:

• Identify the right number and placement of the fire detection devices.
• Locate notification devices such as alarms, strobes, and visual indicators.
• Define evacuation routes and alternatives.
• Design precautionary systems for special flammable or potentially dangerous products.
• Include fire suppressant systems.
• Locate central monitoring, control panel, and annunciator locations.

Installation Options

Prior to the installation stage, the building owner and fire safety company will have concluded the specific devices and connectivity that would best fit the design and provide the highest level of safety. Some elements that are important to ensure the security of the building are:

• Control panel with sufficient capacity and connectivity to manage all devices.
• Addressable sensors and alarms that allow for the immediate identification of the location of the outbreak.
• Central monitoring center for trained security personnel.
• Audible alarm systems with bells and loudspeakers for verbal evacuation directions.
• Visual notification systems with strobes and LED instruction displays.
• Smoke, fire, gas, and motion detection devices.
• Closed circuit TV systems.
• Clearly marked evacuation routes.
• Integrating all devices into a single system with backup power capability.
• Connecting the system to external monitoring.

Final Inspection

Before occupancy permits are issued, the entire fire and safety system must be tested. The qualified fire safety company will test and certify the system before local authorities issue the permits.

Ongoing Maintenance and Monitoring

The fire safety company should perform regular maintenance and ongoing monitoring of the system.

High Rise Security Systems in Chicago

HRSS is a supplier of highly sophisticated Notifier by Honeywell fire protection systems. With decades of experience, HRSS is certified by UL® and NICET, National Institute of Certification in Engineering Technologies.