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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,...
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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...
Fire Sprinkler Quarterly and Annual Inspections
Maintaining your fire sprinklers is not just an annual task. The National Fire Protection Association’s standards provide detailed guidance for the ongoing inspection of your fire sprinkler...
Commercial Fire Alarm Basics: What Is Initiation?
As a business owner, your fire alarm system is one of the most critical life safety components within a building -- second only perhaps to functioning exit doors. Most of us have grown up with fire...
BDA FAQ: Your B-Directional Amplifier Questions Answered
When it comes to setting up a bi-directional amplifier system (BDA), the details matter. You need to know if your building is equipped to protect those inside it and avoid running afoul of the fire...
How to Upgrade Fire and Security Systems During 3G Sunset
As technologies evolve, so too must the systems that rely on those technologies. With the upcoming sunset of 3G wireless technologies, businesses that rely on 3G for life safety systems will need to...
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