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.