by jschwartz | Oct 18, 2018 | Articles, Fire Alarms, Fire Testing, Service
The dining business is famously challenging. 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 safety and security. A restaurant faces risks from both inside...
by ADSAdmin | Jun 5, 2018 | Articles, Fire Alarms, Fire Testing, Service
Portable fire extinguishers are the first line of defense in the event of a fire. Professionally trained and certified technicians will make sure that your extinguishers are suitably located, charged and are in proper working order. Alarm Detection Systems, Inc. (ADS)...
by jschwartz | Oct 17, 2017 | Articles, Business Security, Fire Alarms
What is an Area of Refuge? An area of refuge is a designated location within a building specially designed to hold people safely during an emergency. The area of refuge is set aside for situations when evacuation may not be possible or is otherwise unsafe. For...
by jschwartz | May 29, 2017 | Articles, Business Security, Fire Alarms
False Alarms resulting in a police or fire department dispatch can cost you big bucks. Such events also take first responders away from actual emergencies. Follow these 10 tips to save: Time, Money and Frustration. Train all users that have an alarm code on use of...
by jschwartz | Apr 27, 2017 | Articles, Business Security, Fire Alarms, Home Security
Every spring there are several local news stories about attic fires caused by lightning strikes. Attics are typically unoccupied, so fires can go unnoticed unless proper heats sensors are installed and functioning properly. Without professional, outside monitoring...
by jschwartz | Feb 15, 2017 | Articles, Business Security, Fire Alarms, Fire Testing
Why have a fire alarm company come in and inspect the system? Most municipalities follow standards from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for fire alarm testing. Often they adopt them as a requirement for properties to maintain occupancy. Many facility...
