For large fire alarm systems with many devices, the CxC should request the fire alarm contractor to print out a list of devices in the system. This list can be used for mark-up during testing instead ...

Contractors nearing the completion of large-scale projects often encounter unexpected delays during the fire alarm system commissioning process. Now innovative new technology is providing some answers ...

Are you really maintaining your fire alarm system? Fire alarm systems are expected to help protect people, property, and assets. But you can’t tell if they’re fully operational just by looking at them ...

Q: I am a resident of a retirement apartment complex. Recently, we were notified the fire alarms would be tested. During the test the alarms sounded continually. We ate lunch with ear-deafening noise ...

Article 760 covers the installation of wiring and equipment for fire alarm systems. Residential smoke alarm systems, including interconnecting wiring, are not covered by Art. 760 because they are not ...