Maintaining Bi-Directional Antenna (BDA) systems, also commonly known as Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems (ERCES), is crucial due to the dynamic nature of signal strength within buildings. Throughout a building's life, various factors such as structural changes, new obstructions, and evolving technological demands can significantly alter signal distribution. These...
What is the purpose of a fire alarm system?
A fire alarm system is designed to notify building occupants of the presence of a fire and safely evacuate them from the building.
When physical testing of each smoke detector is required, the frequency will depend on the date and the results of the last test.
NOTE: Sensitivity testing must be performed per NFPA 72.
A lot of questions come up when smoke detector sensitivity testing is discussed or cited by the AHJ.
There are two key things you need to know.
Because, sometimes a sprinkler system’s worst enemy is water . . . the frozen kind, that is. Your Dry Sprinkler Systems need extra protection as the winter freeze weather approaches. We at Century Fire Protection are always here for you but there is something that you do to help.
In order to prevent freeze damage in the cold months the following procedures will need to take place at least monthly...
Preaction Automatic Sprinkler versus Clean Agent Fire Suppression for High Value and Mission Critical Assets
The water must flow! Pipe obstructions and internal corrosion spell danger for fire sprinkler systems and can prevent these systems from operating effectively, or even at all.
Honesty is such a lonely word…
and mostly what you need from your fire protection contractor. Two things have happened in the last two days which prompted the Billy Joel song “Honesty” to start running through my head. (Non-stop!)
Managing fire protection compliance for a facility of any size or type can be a juggling act.