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Fire Systems

How can HDJ Security help your company save money, protect lives and property? 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. As with any other system, electronics and other components can degrade over time and compromise the system’s operation.

Dust, dirt, and other contaminants can cause problems with smoke detectors. Such things as vandalism, remodeling, and improper maintenance procedures can also damage fire protection equipment.

The good news is that with proper testing, inspection, and maintenance you can keep your fire alarm system at optimum operating performance.

In addition to ensuring protection, keeping your system in good condition reduces expenses by preventing unbudgeted emergency repairs and costly false alarms.

Testing and Inspections

Most fire system manufacturers recommend at least one full annual test and inspection after initial system installation and acceptance. Various agencies, organizations, and local authorities recommend, and in some cases, mandate, testing intervals. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) provides the National Fire Alarm Code, NFPA 72. This standard deals with the application, installation, performance, and maintenance of protective signaling systems and their components. HDJ Security testing fully complies with NFPA 72.

Local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) and insurance companies also influence, and set forth standards they deem necessary for the proper operation of life-safety systems. In virtually all cases, the standards outline minimum requirements. The potential problem, however, is that not all fire alarm systems are subject to the same environmental and ambient conditions. Therefore, meeting minimum standards of all applicable codes and standards may not provide the optimum protection for a facility. Because of this, manufacturers’ service organizations may recommend inspections and maintenance that exceed published standards and guidelines.