Fire Alarm Systems for Commercial Buildings

Fire alarm systems for commercial buildings must meet guidelines enforced by the authorities in your jurisdiction which includes guidelines established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the International Building Code (IBC), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) legislation.  The fire marshal in your state is often the authority with jurisdiction, having fire inspectors work on their behalf.  

If you are a building owner or electrical contractor trying to establish which codes and regulations to abide by, you can contact your state fire marshal for direction or simply contact a fire and safety system expert in your area.  

Commercial Building Owners Have Responsibility

Building owners have a responsibility to all occupants that either reside, work or frequent their facility, safeguarding them from hazards associated with the type of structure and business conducted on the premises.  

For example, restaurants need to meet additional guidelines for fire detection and suppression in the kitchen, manufacturers are required to install the correct fire alarm system in their commercial building depending on the products used, and hospitals and campuses must adhere to strict regulation for detection, alarms and evacuation procedures.  

Your fire and safety system expert on commercial building requirements will be able to answer all your questions for your unique structure based on building design, and activities conducted on the premises.  An experienced and knowledgeable fire and safety consulting firm will know all required regulations applying to your building and even assist in gaining permit approval for your AHJ.  

Fire Alarm System Design for Commercial Buildings

Whether your structure is a simple low-rise building, a high-rise structure or a complex such as campuses and hospitals, your fire alarm system must begin with a thorough comprehensive design covering all aspects of fire and safety.  NFPA101 is the Life Safety Code that most jurisdictions require adherence to, with specific guidelines established for commercial buildings.

Features of a comprehensive design include one or two-way communication, capability to recall elevators, early warning detection sensors, emergency unlocking of doors for evacuation, and heat or water flow detection.  

HRSS are Expert Fire Safety Consultants to Commercial Building Owners

High Rise Security Systems are experts in all required regulations, assisting owners and contractors with compliance and permit approval.  We provide a thorough design in AutoCAD so that all parties involved are working from consistent prints to scale in the latest revision level.

Fire Alarm System Equipment for Commercial Buildings

HRSS are licensed distributors for the leading manufacturers of fire detection systems including Notifier® by Honeywell, a leading global fire system utilized around the world.  

Fire alarm systems for commercial buildings include control panels with sensitive early warning fire and smoke detection, audio speakers for an orderly audible evacuation directing occupants to a safe exit and preventing panic.  Wireless technology, central command centers, battery chargers and auxiliary power supplies are all part of an effective fire alarm system in commercial buildings.

High Rise Security Systems is a leading fire and safety system expert in the Chicagoland area, helping building owners and contractors provide a safe environment in virtually any type of structure.  We assist with all aspects of fire alarm systems for commercial buildings, from design to equipment sales, testing, inspection, and even monitoring 24/7/365.  Contact us today for complete compliance and confidence in fire safety system for your commercial building.