An access control system is an electronic system that only allows access through a secure portal to authorized personnel. Access control systems are automated; they don’t need a security officer to check or validate the authorization of people who want to pass through the portal. But most access control systems stop there; Protek access control…
Whether you are a home or a business owner, you should follow the mandated fire alarm safety systems required by your local government. Not only will they potentially save the property from damages caused by fire, but they may also save lives. So you might wonder, how do they do the installation of fire alarm…
Accidents happen, don’t they? Even if you have spent time and money preparing for all possibilities you can think of, a misfortune can still befall you. As reliable as it is, an intelligent fire alarm system can still fail. So, what are five manual remedies you can take if your intelligent fire alarm does not…
There are many types of fire alarm systems, and each type has a control panel that communicates with the field units – the smoke detectors or pull stations. The fire alarm panel acts as the brains of the system. However, how the brain sends signals to the field units varies from system to system. Each…
Business property owners understand the tediousness of an annual fire inspection. It’s just another state-mandated task for them to check off their to-do list. But a yearly fire inspection is a necessary part of a business, and here are the reasons why. A Fire Inspection Ensures Your Fire Suppression System Works What use is an…
Fire sprinkler systems are highly employed and reliable fire protection systems that are employed across many buildings to meet the local guidelines and keep the residents safe. Sprinkler heads and smoke detectors can work together to avoid loss of lives and property damage due to fire. A smoke detector will stimulate the alarms but cannot…
Structure fire mostly happens in an apartment, tower block, commercial buildings, and even shipping malls. Fire can happen anytime, that’s why some of the structure owners insure their property against the loss and damage caused by fire. Covered property may include buildings, machinery, and equipment, stocks in trade, household fixtures, furniture, and, appliances. It is…