“The new 2006 edition of NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm Code proposes changes that allow the use of fire panels for mass notification in the event of emergencies,†explained Pete Clark, vice president of marketing for Honeywell Fire Systems. “Officials recognize that panels designed specifically for high survivability promote life safety in the event of a catastrophe. Public awareness about homeland security is definitely changing the way we live and work.â€
FCI’s seminars will begin in the Boston metropolitan area on Sept. 20 and continue across the country, ending in Denver on Nov 17. For more information on the 16-city tour, visit www.firecontrolinstruments.com.