Integrated Fire Alarms Provide Sophisticated Protection

The importance of fire alarms cannot be overstated as building owners have a responsibility to all occupants to provide fire detection and evacuation procedures.  Fire detection systems save equipment, property and lives with early warnings deployed in the presence of smoke, gas or fire.

Requirements are set forth and enforced by your local Authority Having Jurisdiction which in most cases is the local Fire Marshall.  Most jurisdictions follow the recommendations set forth by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), specifically NFPA72 which details the recommendations regarding the installation, location, application, inspection, testing, maintenance and performance of fire alarms, public emergency alarm systems, emergency communication systems and fire detection equipment.  

NFPA72 is updated every three years, with the current edition published in 2016.  Changes are made due to new available technologies, designs and equipment.  Your fire and safety company should have an in-depth working knowledge of all aspects of NFPA72, in addition to experience with new technologies in alarm systems.  

Modern Fire Alarms Offer Comprehensive Coverage

Fire alarms today are more modern and sophisticated than ever, offering smart sensors for smoke and gas detection, video surveillance and integrated systems that can self-monitor and self-diagnose to pinpoint potential problems.  

Video surveillance can monitor entryways and exits activating with motion sensors while also detecting smoke or fire.  Surveillance monitoring is effective in providing protection to fires and outside threats when motion detectors are placed strategically in proper locations.  

Integrated alarm systems such as the Onyx fire alarm panels by Notifier offer smart sensors that can detect the location of the origin of fire or smoke right down to the room on a particular floor.

High Rise Security Systems is a licensed and certified fire safety consulting firm offering full service protection including compliance to all building codes including the International Building Code (IBC), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all required guidelines issued by the NFPA.   We go above and beyond what is required with fire alarms that are designed for your unique building structure.  

High Rise Security Systems are leading fire and safety system experts, serving the Chicago area with professional and reliable fire protection in virtually any commercial setting including low-rise, high-rise, hospitals and campuses.  Contact us today to speak with one of our knowledgeable technicians.  

Full Service Fire and Safety Company in Chicago

If you are looking for a qualified and reliable fire and safety company in the Chicago area, you need a professional firm with experience in commercial settings and unique architectural designs.  Designing a safety system in a high-rise building will require a different skill set than a low-rise building, and requires experienced, licensed technicians.

Fire and Safety Company Provides Accurate System Design

It takes in-depth knowledge of all required local and national code requirements, and a skilled designer to create a viable safety plan for your commercial property.  Professional and experienced firms will use computer aided design to develop a safety plan unique to your building structure, and within adherence to all code requirements.   High Rise Security Systems (HRSS) utilizes AutoCAD software to design a compliant system for your property, ensuring proper placement of all required equipment.

Safety Company Provides System Inspections

Once your fire detection and safety system is designed and installed, you must continue to inspect your system at regular intervals to ensure that all components are working properly.  A state-of-the-art fire alarm system will do no good at all if it is not in proper working order.  Safety inspections are required as detailed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and must be conducted by a licensed fire safety company.

HRSS provides ongoing inspections with field trained technicians, licensed to work on your fire detection system to provide full compliance and peace of mind to building owners.  

Reliable Alarm Monitoring 24/7/365

When you contract with a fire safety consulting firm it is advantageous to find a safety company that will provide ongoing service and support.  HRSS provides reliable monitoring of your alarm system 24/7/365, with emergency response action plans in place.  

HRSS specializes in complex commercial properties, providing full code compliance and ensuring the safety of all occupants in high-rise structures, campuses and mass complexes.  

High Rise Security Systems is a leading fire and safety company providing full service fire detection and life safety system design, testing, inspection, maintenance and monitoring.  Contact us today to speak with one of our knowledgeable technicians and let us provide full fire and safety compliance for your unique building structure.  

Fire Inspection Companies Provide Reliable Alarm Systems

Inspections to the fire, life and safety systems of any commercial property is necessary as building owners have a responsibility to ensure the safety of their occupants with a fire detection system in good working order.   Regular inspections by a qualified fire inspection company can detect a problem before it causes a malfunction or worse, a loss of life.   

Only certified fire inspection companies should perform these inspections, with further requirements outlined by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).  The NFPA details the minimum requirements for fire alarm system inspections, which can vary by structure.  High-rise buildings, hospitals and universities will have specific requirements when it comes to fire safety system inspections.

Certified Fire Inspection Companies Ensure Compliance

Regular inspections provide peace of mind and protect the property and people on the premises, while ensuring that buildings are in compliance with all local and national code requirements.   Fire inspection technicians must have a working knowledge of all components of the fire detection system including sensors, fire alarm panels, audible alerts, and visual strobe lights.  

Qualified fire system inspectors must also know the required placement of equipment such as strobe lights in public areas where the hearing impaired may frequent such as rest rooms, hallways and stairways.   Accessibility to portable fire extinguishers is also a critical component of any fire, life and safety program as fire extinguishers can be the difference between life and death by preventing a fire from becoming uncontrollable, or deadly.  

Even smart systems that can self-monitor and alert technicians to the specific area of potential malfunction must still be inspected by a certified fire inspection company.  Finding any problem areas before the system alerts you is the key to maintaining a properly working fire detection system that will perform in time of need.

High Rise Security Systems is a leader among fire inspection companies, providing full comprehensive fire and safety system services.  We will design, inspect, test and repair any fire alarm system to ensure compliance with local authorities.  Contact us today to speak with a knowledgeable fire systems expert and let us help you ensure your building is a safe environment for your occupants.  

Distributors for Notifier Fire Alarm Systems

Notifier® fire alarm systems by Honeywell are saving lives on every continent with state-of-the-art top ranked fire detection equipment.  When you work with a fire and safety company that is a distributor for Notifier, you can rest assured that your equipment is of the highest quality, and UL approved.

Notifier offers several models to choose from for any size structure whether a simple low-rise building, a high-rise building, or multi-complex structures.  

Models for Notifier Fire Alarm Systems

Notifier offers several options for fire alarm systems with Conventional fire alarm panels to monitor either single or multiple zones.  The Onyx fire alarm panels by Notifier offer addressable alarm system that can pinpoint the actual source of fire or smoke to a specific room on a particular floor.  

Audible evacuations are required in specific situations as outlined by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), to assist with an orderly evacuation over a paging system.  Audible evacuation procedures help to reduce panic in public places by calmly directing occupants to a safe exit.  

Qualified Notifier Distributors

Only qualified Notifier by Honeywell distributors can service Notifier fire alarm systems.  High Rise Security Systems is a Notifier distributor supplying only UL approved equipment while performing maintenance and testing to all models of Notifier fire systems.  

High Rise Security System (HRSS) has more than thirty years of experience as an expert in all things related to fire detection and life-saving systems.  We utilize AutoCAD with skilled designers to develop a fire detection and safety system unique to your structure, and in compliance with all requirements from your Authority having Jurisdiction.   

We are certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), a member of the NFPA and several other industry specific organizations.  Building owners and electrical engineers often call upon the expertise of High Rise Security Systems as a recognized leader in the fire detection industry.  HRSS has vast knowledge with all fire detection systems and is a certified distributor for Notifier by Honeywell fire safety systems.  

HRSS will design, inspect, maintain, test and monitor your fire equipment 24/7/365.  We have experience with all commercial buildings including high-rise structures, campuses, hospitals, and many commercial clients in unique structures.  

High Rise Security Systems is a leading fire and safety system specialist with skilled designers and licensed technicians for professional and reliable fire and safety services.  Contact us today for high performing fire detection equipment you can rely on, including Notifier fire alarm systems.

Fire Extinguisher Testing Requirements

Fire extinguisher service companies must be licensed in the state they operate in, and have experience with portable fire extinguisher testing requirements.  There are different types of extinguishers to put out specific types of fires, and some portable fire extinguisher require additional testing.  

At the very minimum, your fire extinguishers must be inspected monthly and recorded on the fire extinguisher tags.  All portable fire extinguishers should be inspected annually by a certified fire and safety company.  

Locating a fire extinguisher in proper working order during an immediate need is crucial to extinguishing a fire before it becomes uncontrollable and even deadly.  Maintaining your fire extinguishers along with your entire fire and safety plan is the responsibility of all building owners and engineers to protect buildings, equipment and save lives.  

Fire Extinguisher Types and Fire Classes

There are different classes of fires, each requiring a specific type of portable fire extinguisher, some with specific testing regulations.  Experienced fire extinguisher supply companies will have in-depth knowledge of the various classes of fires, and the optimum extinguisher to use for each situation.   Proper placement of portable extinguishers is important, and having the correct type on hand is vital.  

The typical fire extinguisher used in most public places and business is rated for Class A, B or C fires.  These are multi-purpose dry chemical extinguishers that work by interrupting the chemical reaction within the fire.  

Carbon Dioxide fire extinguishers are rated for Class B and C fires only, as they will be ineffective on a Class A fire.  While NFPA 10 details the standards for all portable fire extinguishers as published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 12 details the guidelines for carbon dioxide extinguishers.  

Class D fire extinguishers are a dry powder rather than dry chemical, and are effective by separating the fuel source from oxygen thus removing the heat.  Class D fire extinguishers are only effective on Class D fires and will not work on any other class of fire.  

Wet chemical fire extinguishing systems are used to treat class K fires, and are usually used in an automatic system such as in restaurants over a kitchen hood.  Wet chemical extinguishing guidelines are detailed in NFPA17A.  

High Rise Security Systems is a leading fire and safety consulting firm providing design, inspection, maintenance, testing and monitoring 24/7/365.  Contact us today for professional and reliable fire extinguisher testing services.  

Fire Extinguisher Suppliers in Chicago

Fire extinguishers serve a critical role in the safety of building occupants and can be the difference between life and death in controlling and eliminating a potentially deadly fire.  When you consider which fire extinguisher supplier to service your building, make sure that you use a company with experience, references and all required certifications.  

Fire extinguisher suppliers must be licensed in the state they operate, certifying that they are qualified to work on your portable fire safety system.  These certifications ensure that your fire safety supplier is knowledgeable of all required safety codes as enforced by your local Fire Marshall or any other Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

NFPA 10 is the Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

NFPA 10 is the standard published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) applying to the selection, installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing of portable fire extinguishing equipment.  NFPA is recognized in most jurisdictions as the required standards for building owners to adhere to.  

Fire extinguisher suppliers must possess in-depth knowledge of NFPA10 in all elements to provide adequate protection to commercial properties and patrons.   Fire safety companies in Chicago must be exceptionally informed of additional building codes applying to high-rise structures and mass complexes.  

High Rise Security Systems is a Qualified Fire Safety Company in Chicago

High Rise Security Systems (HRSS) is a full-service fire and safety service company providing design with AutoCAD software for accurate placement of all devices including portable fire extinguishers.  HRSS provides ongoing maintenance, service and support for fire safety systems in commercial buildings including 24/7 monitoring of your fire alarm system.

We are certified by the National Institute for Certification of Engineering Technologies (NICET), and UL certified ensuring quality equipment with consistent and reliable service you can count on.  HRSS is experienced with protecting buildings and occupants of all sizes, low or high-rise, campuses, and mass complexes.  

High Rise Security Systems is a leader among fire extinguisher suppliers satisfying the requirements of commercial high-rise properties with professional and experienced technicians.  Contact us today for more information on how we can assist with your fire and safety system services.