Security and Fire Safety Tips for Emergency Preparedness
Emergencies are always unexpected and can take many forms, ranging from fire to break-ins. While you can’t predict exactly when or where they’ll...
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Beyond the Door: How Modern Access Control Systems Protect Multi-Location Businesses
If you're running multiple business locations, you know the security headaches that come with it. Each site has different staff, varying access...
Protect Your Business: The Benefits of a Security System for Retailers
Security systems can be an invaluable investment for retailers, helping their employees and premises stay safer and more secure. By choosing a...
Hidden Risks: Why Aging Fire Systems Need More Than Just Annual Inspections
How old are your building’s fire safety systems? It’s important to know how often fire systems need inspection. However, it is also vital to ensure...
Strategic Security Camera Placement: Maximizing Protection Through Integration
Better protection comes with smarter prevention. And this is precisely the role of security cameras. They provide
Why NFPA 72 Makes Integrated Fire & Security Monitoring Systems Essential
Building owners are responsible for meeting NFPA 72 monitoring requirements for fire systems. Security systems need to be monitored, too. But...
Benefits of a Building Access Control System
In any building, access control is vital to prevent theft, protect residents and employees, and secure sensitive data.
Ultimate Guide to Fire Extinguishers: Testing, Inspections, Maintenance
Most fires start out small enough to be easily put out with a fire extinguisher. Like any lifesaving equipment, portable fire extinguishers must be...
Ensuring Fire Alarm Speech Intelligibility
When a fire emergency occurs, every second counts. Modern fire alarms do more than just sound an alert–they provide vital voice instructions to guide...
Get Control of Your Fire & Security Systems with the BFS Planning Matrix
For many business owners, fire and security system maintenance begins with setting an annual budget and timeline. However, the critical next...
Understanding NFPA Standards: The Key to Comprehensive Fire Protection
Fire safety is critical for businesses and property owners. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) provides over 300 standards that are...
4 Things You Need To Know About Kitchen Hood Maintenance
Much can go wrong in a commercial-grade kitchen where grease, smoke, and flame are “tools of the trade.”
What is an Area Of Refuge?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that all public-accessible buildings include design features to support people with disabilities....