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... 
by John Schwartz | Feb 11, 2021 | Alarm Service & Repair, Articles, Business Security, Fire Testing
Fire alarm testing standards According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and many local municipal codes, it is necessary to have the fire and sprinkler systems in commercial buildings tested periodically. Most cities and towns state this as a... 
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... 
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... 
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... 
by John Schwartz | Feb 15, 2017 | Articles, Business and Home Alarm Service Area, Business Security, Fire Alarms, Fire Testing
Why have a fire alarm company inspect your system? Most cities in Illinois follow standards from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) . As a result, they adopt certain requirements for properties with occupancy. Many facility managers have negative views...