Fire Alarms

A Certified Antifreeze Solution for Water-Based Fire Sprinkler Systems

by John Schwartz | Jun 28, 2021 | Business Security, Fire Alarms, Fire Testing

The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) recently updated the Standard for the inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems. NFPA 25 now requires that glycerin and propylene glycol antifreeze solutions currently used in installed fire...

Assembling Your Security System Planning Team

by John Schwartz | Aug 5, 2020 | Articles, Business Security, CCTV, Fire Alarms, Fire Testing, Managed Access

The time has come to talk about a fire or security system upgrade at your company. Navigating through the process effectively and within budget is the ideal outcome. Whatever problem or event has brought you to the consideration phase for new equipment, Alarm...

COVID 19: Business Reopening & Security

by John Schwartz | May 12, 2020 | Business Security, CCTV, Fire Alarms, Managed Access, Public Spaces, School Safety

As social distancing restrictions begin to lessen in the U.S., many companies are doing their best to return to some semblance of regular operation and move to reopening. For many reasons, this process can be challenging for any size business. We hear about changing...

Restaurant Safety & Security Risks

by John Schwartz | Oct 18, 2018 | Alarm Service & Repair, Articles, Business and Home Alarm Service Area, Business Security, Fire Alarms, Fire Testing

The dining business is very challenging. Restaurant safety doesn’t have to be. Employee turnover, equipment failure, and a dozen other factors can make or break the bottom line. On top of the typical issues, a manager also has to deal with restaurant safety and...

Fire Extinguisher Refills & Maintenance

by ADSAdmin | Jun 5, 2018 | Alarm Service & Repair, Articles, Business and Home Alarm Service Area, Business Security, Fire Alarms, Fire Testing

Fire extinguishers are your first line of defense in the event of a fire. Our trained technicians provide fire extinguisher refills, make sure that yours are easily found, and are in proper working condition.Alarm Detection Systems, Inc. (ADS) will conduct inspections...

Area of Refuge and the Requirements

by John Schwartz | Oct 17, 2017 | Articles, Business and Home Alarm Service Area, Business Security, Fire Alarms

What’s an Area of Refuge? An area of refuge is a designated location within a building specially designed to hold people safely during an emergency. In other words, an area of refuge is set aside for situations when evacuation may not be possible or is otherwise...