Monday, June 18, 2018

Don’t Leave Your Alarm in Ground Fault Mode





Did you know that leaving your fire alarm system in ground fault mode is a violation of building code requirements?  A ground fault can leave your building and occupants unprotected from fire detection and warnings. Ground faults can affect the operating voltage, resistance or current of fire alarm equipment.  A multi-ground fault warning may even disable the notification circuit altogether, leaving your fire detection system useless.

Repair System Ground Faults for Fire Protection

Repairing fire alarm system ground fault warnings is critical to maintaining protection to building occupants and property.  Only certified fire alarm technicians should repair any fire protection system, as they have been trained in the proper diagnosis and treatment of fault warnings.  Licensed technicians are experienced with using a volt/ohm meter to properly diagnose ground faults by measuring resistance. 

Technicians should assume there is more than one ground fault warning, especially when inspecting systems that have not been serviced regularly.  Regular fire alarm inspections reap big rewards when simple fault warnings are corrected before further damage occurs.  Ground fault warnings can leave your system vulnerable to power surges of external voltage which can permanently damage equipment leading to costly repairs.  

High Rise Security Systems Inspects and Repairs Fire Alarm Systems

High Rise Security Systems is a leading fire alarm system company, providing professional inspection and repairs to commercial fire and safety systems.  Our technicians are licensed and field trained, with experience in servicing all types of fire alarm systems in a variety of building structures.  We provide protection to all commercial structures, including high-rise buildings, low-rise structures, school campuses, medical complexes and unique building structures.  

HRSS provides fire alarm system design, inspection, testing, maintenance, repairs and monitoring 24/7/365.  We are knowledgeable on all local, state and federal fire protection regulations, ensuring that your system is code compliant and meets requirements for permit approvals.

HRSS performs inspection and repair services from licensed fire alarm technicians to properly diagnose ground fault or multiple ground fault warnings. Your safety is our main concern as we ensure your control panel and all related equipment are working properly.  


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