Tag Archives: smoke alarm

What you know about smoke alarm?

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Angelica

The most important thing you need to know is that smoke alarms save lives. A Smoke alarm is a device that senses smoke, typically as an indicator of fire. Commercial and residential security devices issue a signal to a fire alarm control panel as part of … Continue reading →

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Fire Safety Building Regulations have changed

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Angelica

From September 1st 2014 Where a new or replacement open-flues or clueless combustion appliance, not designed solely for cooking purposes, is installed in a dwelling, a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm should be provided: (a) in the room where the appliance … Continue reading →

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Do you have a CO smoke alarm? It could save your life.

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Angelica

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous substance produced by the incomplete burning of gas and Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG). When CO accumulate? This happens when a gas appliance has been incorrectly fitted, badly repaired or poorly maintained. It can … Continue reading →

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Fire Alarm Systems: How Does it Work?

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Angelica

Before we tackle how a fire alarm system works, let us first review what a fire alarm system is. A fire alarm system is an active fire protection system that controls all the fire alarm modules in a building. The … Continue reading →

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Did you test your smoke alarm?

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Angelica

A properly installed and maintained smoke alarm is the only thing in your home that can alert you and your family to a fire 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you’re awake or asleep, a working smoke … Continue reading →

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