Manual fire alarm boxes mounted with the top of the back box at 48 inches will generally satisfy both sets of requirements, and complies with Section 2-8.1 of NFPA 72.

The fire alarm system is one component of fire detection and alarm systems. This article will review common alarm systems and several other fire protection systems, which will include fire ...

This guide outlines system components and types of alarms, looks at how fire alarm systems fit in with overall security and provides tips to help you select your system vendor.

A fire alarm system consists of a number of devices working together to detect and alert people through visual and audio signals whenever smoke or fire is present. These alarm signals may be activated ...

An initiating device provides the fire alarm system control panel with its status and actual location. The control appliance receives operating commands from the fire alarm system control panel.

“My office has received several reports that the fire alarm system was not functioning when the manual pull stations were activated,” the fire marshal said.

“The fire department has verified that the fire protection system inspection was completed and was in compliance with its required annual inspection of its fire alarm and sprinkler system.” The ...