Learn what building owners should know about integrating fire alarm and access control systems, including egress, door release, system coordination, and testing. Fire alarm and access control systems serve different purposes, but they can intersect at one of the most important parts of a commercial building: its doors. Access control
Learn the signs your fire alarm panel needs replacing, from recurring system failures and obsolete parts to limited capacity and compatibility problems. A fire alarm panel can often be repaired when a component fails, or a system develops a minor issue. Eventually, however, continued repairs may no longer be the safest
Learn when a fire alarm system retrofit for older buildings may be required due to renovations, occupancy changes, current codes, or outdated equipment. Older commercial buildings often have fire alarm systems designed around codes, technology, and building uses from decades ago. That does not necessarily mean every older system must
Prepare for Fire Prevention Week 2026 with a commercial building checklist covering fire alarms, sprinklers, monitoring, inspections, and emergency planning. Fire Prevention Week 2026 takes place October 4–10 with the theme “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” While the National Fire Protection Association’s campaign focuses primarily on
National Preparedness Month 2026 is a good time to review your business fire plan. Learn what commercial properties should check before an emergency occurs. September is National Preparedness Month, making it a natural time for businesses to take a closer look at how prepared they are for emergencies. While preparedness
Learn what a fire pump preventive maintenance schedule should include, from routine inspections and testing to annual maintenance that helps prevent failures and deficiencies. A fire pump may sit quietly for months, but when a fire occurs, it needs to deliver the water pressure and flow your fire protection system
