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EST3 to EST4 Migration
Edwards’ EST3 has been an industry leading fire alarm system for over 20 years; however, it is time to advance into the future. The EST3 platform will sunset at the end of the calendar year to make...
Components of a BDA System
A BDA system or bi-directional amplifier system is also known as a signal amplifier. It amplifies the radio frequency simultaneously in two directions. The signal goes from an individual to the...
Do Fire Sprinkler Systems Need to Be Monitored?
Fire protection and alarm systems are subject to a wide variety of regulations and so are fire sprinkler systems. But whether or not a sprinkler system needs monitoring, specifically, is also a...
Addressable Fire Alarm System?
We are increasingly seeing building designers and fire jurisdictions requiring the installation of addressable fire alarm systems. To understand why an addressable system may be preferred, it is...
Florida Requires High-Rises to Retrofit Sprinkler Systems By 2024
Amendment to Florida Statute 633.202 Removes Option to “Opt-out” Article Summary: In this article, we’ll look at an amendment to the 6th edition of the Florida Fire Prevention Code, originally...
Verizon 3G Sunset: When is the 3G Shutdown, and What Devices Will Be Affected
After two decades of connecting millions of customers to the internet, Verizon’s 3G networks will be going offline at the end of 2022. Due to a ruling by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission,...
Grow Your Career with CFC
Commercial Fire & Communications (CFC) is a fire protection and life safety systems contractor that services and installs fire alarms, fire sprinklers, and other life safety and security systems. We...
Off-Premises Signaling and Supervising Stations
When discussing fire alarm systems, the term “premises” refers to the physical location being monitored by the system, including all buildings, structures, and inhabited spaces. Off-premises...
The Role of Emergency Control Functions in a Fire Alarm Control System
Emergencies can and do happen in any building, no matter how well it is constructed or maintained. To ensure the occupants' safety in an emergency, buildings must have a well-planned and executed...
Notification Appliances in Fire Alarm Systems
A fire alarm system uses a system of audible, visible, and/or voice alarms to ensure that building occupants are efficiently warned of an emergency. These notifications can take many forms and be...
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