Since the widespread emergence of mobile computing technology in the 1990s, an entire industry has erupted with the mission to enable field service with better tools.
There are many code- and standards-regulating bodies that have a say in state and local fire codes, including UL, Intertek and others. But NFPA 72 — the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code — is arguably the most influential. SDM spoke with Richard Roux, senior electrical specialist at NFPA about recent and upcoming changes to the code one integrator referred to as “the Bible” of fire protection.
STI’s Wire Guard Damage Stopper (STI-9729) is designed to increase the productivity of devices while helping to protect against vandalism, accidental damage and theft.
B Safe Inc., a regional provider of security and fire alarms to Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, acquired Delaware Electric Signal Inc. of Dover, Del.
As of May 1, Low Voltage Contractors (LVC) acquired J.N. Johnson. J.N. will continue to do business as J.N. Johnson, a division of LVC. The acquisition includes the Minneapolis office, the Hibbing office, the International Falls office, as well as Lee Leasing.
Altronix is demonstrating its Entrada2DMK Network Access FACP adapters at ISC West 2016. These adapters provide a supervised fire alarm interface, enabling network door controllers to release locking devices in a fire alarm condition while maintaining PoE to network door controllers and readers.
STI’s Wire Guard Damage Stopper (STI-9729) is designed to increase the productivity of devices while helping to protect against vandalism, accidental damage and theft.
In a recent study conducted online by Harris Poll on behalf of LivSecure, 93 percent of Americans said it would be important that the authorities are alerted by their security system, in addition to themselves, when there is a problem at home such as a burglary or fire.
Red Hawk Fire & Security LLC, a provider of fire, life safety and electronic security services, has made its first acquisition since becoming an independent company with the purchase of Systems Sales Corporation.
Honeywell has acquired privately held RSI Video Technologies (RSI), a global provider of intrusion detection systems for commercial and residential security applications under the brand Videofied, for approximately $123 million.
