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Iowa Green Streets - CO detection

05/12/22 10:54 AM By admin - Comment(s)

In Iowa Green Streets Criteria version 4.0, Section 7-16 specifies that "One hard-wired carbon monoxide (CO) detector shall be installed for each sleeping area, minimum one per floor."  This section is labeled Combustion Equipment (includes space and water-heating equipment).  Un...

Did the low bid really save you money?

05/12/22 10:52 AM By admin - Comment(s)

I can't even count how many times I've heard customers complain (after the fact) about all the costs that come from NOT having a fire alarm system installed correctly and professionally.  Here are some of those ADDED costs that show up down the road, long after the final punch-list is complete:

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How do you hide the fire alarm and still meet the codes?

05/12/22 10:50 AM By admin - Comment(s)

Where do you go when the owner and architect want one thing, but the fire codes require something else?  Well, Concealite has built a business around just that!  American Alarms is your local distributor for Concealite products that have helped architects and code officials find a reasonab...

Wireless Fire Alarm Can Save Money and Headaches for Commercial Property Managers

05/12/22 10:46 AM By admin - Comment(s)

Imagine if you didn't have to interrupt your tenant's business to add a few fire alarm devices in the space next door.

Imagine if there was never a dispute over whose responsibility the fire alarm is.

Imagine if you could add, move, and re-use devices on your fire alarm easily and quickly.

These dreams...

What's above your ceiling?

22/11/22 04:28 PM By admin - Comment(s)

Since 99% of our systems are in commercial buildings, we see a LOT of alarm wiring.  We also talk to a LOT of electricians and other people working on commercial projects.  After our projects are done, those same people thank us for the neat and orderly work that we leave them.  Sure,...

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