OVERVIEW Commissioning provides a fully functional fire alarm system, documentation of the fire alarm testing and documentation of how the fire alarm system functions to the building owner and ...

Greg Kessinger is SD&I’s fire alarm and codes expert and a regular contributor. Email him your fire & life safety questions at [email protected]. Upon close inspection, there seems to be a ...

Dust, dirt, and other contaminants can cause problems with smoke detectors. Such things as vandalism, remodeling, and improper maintenance procedures can also damage fire protection equipment. The ...

Fire Alarm or Test? Let's work on designing and conducting tests and drills so that alarms are for emergencies and the employees respond in a safe and proper manner.

Testing and Maintenance Testing and Maintenance The statements made and requirements listed on this website apply only to the buildings, projects and activities at the University of Colorado Boulder.

When an alarm of fire has been reported, proper response and actions are deemed essential to minimize confusion and duress. Coordination of University personnel in conjunction with local fire ...

The procedure comes after fire inspectors said they discovered changes in fire alarm panels in more than two dozen schools.

When the fire alarm system is activated, proper response actions are required of individuals with physical or mobility disabilities, the local Fire Department, and University staff. To assure the ...

Where relevant, fire procedure notices need to be amended. Read the FIA’s full guidance notes on fire procedures during COVID-19. This news story is in partnership with Barbour EHS, a specialist ...