Smart Fire Protection Technology
Smart Cities and Fire Protection As buildings and urban areas are beginning to utilize new technologies, we are getting closer to having actual smart cities. And now that the Internet of Things is allowing cities to share data in real time, fire response teams can...5 Reasons to Perform Routine Fire Alarm Inspections
Regular fire alarm system inspections help ensure system reliability to protect the lives, property and assets within the building. Learn more about why inspections are important, and about three Indianapolis companies that chose Ryan Fireprotection for their fire alarm system installation and inspection.
Top 15 Fire Alarm Inspection Requirements
Learn about the top NFPA 72 visual requirements for fire alarm and detection system inspections.
Fire Alarm Functional Testing Checklist
NFPA 72 covers requirements for the installation, performance, testing, inspection, and maintenance of the fire alarm systems. Although visual inspections are normally conducted at the same time as the testing, this article covers the functional testing requirements.
Year in Review: 2016 in the Fire Prevention Industry
Ryan Fireprotection keeps up to date with the current technology in the fire prevention industry to provide its clients the best the industry has to offer. 2016 trends include updated alarm panels and nitrogen-based sprinkler systems.
Code Requirements for Central Station Monitoring
Central station monitoring is commonly used with fire alarm and detection systems to notify your local fire department in the event of a fire incident. A good monitoring service can be the difference between life and death, and a prompt response can also lead to reduced property damage.
New Requirements for Fire Alarm Control Panels
Traditional phone lines are being phased out in favor of digital lines and wireless communications. As fewer households and businesses use traditional lines, the economics of maintaining the copper lines no longer make the most sense for telephone companies. The FCC Technological Advisory Council expects the service to be phased out by 2018. So what does that mean for your facility?
24/7 Emergency Service
Even with proper inspection, testing, and maintenance, a fire system can demand emergency service. When you call Ryan Fireprotection with an emergency situation, you will be immediately directed to a live person to discuss the situation at hand.
History and Technology of the Fire Alarm System
By the late 1800s, the electric fire alarm system was invented. This was the first time a thermostat could detect heat and trigger the sprinkler system to displace a fire. This was also the birth of fire protection services. As the protection services grew, so did the technology of the fire alarm system.