System Sensor proudly announces the i4 Series combination CO/smoke detector and interface module, the first system-connected combination solution for conventional fire and security systems. With an integral sounder with Temporal 3 and Temporal 4 capability, the i4 Detector sends distinct CO or smoke alerts to the panel and homeowner.
Losing weight and quitting bad habits are common New Year’s resolutions: common to make, common to break. Even if you have already blown the resolutions you made, allow us to suggest another: organization.
It’s difficult to be in a public place these days without overhearing someone talking on their cell phone. Of course, very little of what we overhear – intentionally or not – has any relevance to us. So when we listen, our brains act like a natural filter, sifting the irrelevant information from the important details.
Those of us in the business of protecting lives and property aren’t big risk takers. Property owners, engineers and contractors know they can get burned – literally – if they approve fire and life safety systems that take unwarranted risks.
When museums and other cultural institutions assess security risks, theft and physical damage by visitors are often top of mind. But stolen goods may be recovered, and mishandled items may be repaired. Property loss due to fire or smoke is simply more devastating. Unlike a typical commercial facility where data – the most important asset of many companies – can be backed up and restored offsite, that’s not possible with paintings, rare photographs and precious collections.
Commercial buildings and “big box” stores keep getting bigger. Indoor malls are adding entertainment venues and restaurants. Even office structures are becoming more elaborate.
Many of us can relate to the logic that there’s no sense reinventing the wheel: Why start fire and life safety design from scratch when there are already so many tried-and-true procedures and examples from which to borrow?
If you develop systems for extreme environments, such as a refrigeration plant or a chemical processing facility, this issue is for you.
If you don’t, this issue is still for you.
Taking action is good; taking pre-action is absolutely essential.
One type of fire and life safety system does not fit all, and System Sensor is proud to have a wide range of high-quality options.