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    5 Reasons To Have Your Fire System Inspected

    Posted on by Mike Proudfit

    5 Reasons that Having Your Fire Alarm System Inspected is Important

    If you have a fire alarm or fire sprinkler system in your building, it is important to have it tested and inspected frequently. Here are five of the most important reasons why this test/inspection service is critical to the livelihood of your business:

    1. To meet local building code and fire inspector requirements
    Your system is required to be tested on a regular, ongoing basis in order to satisfy national fire code (NFPA 72) and the requirements of your local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). These tests should be administered by a licensed, certified technician.

    2. To satisfy insurance carrier requirements
    Did you know that your insurance company may not cover damages that are caused by a system that has not been tested/inspected according to NFPA 72 requirements? The only thing worse than having a fire in your building would be having the insurance deny your claim due to a lack of code compliance!

    3. To assure that system is functioning properly
    Most alarm panels require regular testing and inspections to ensure that they are working properly. This involves both a visual inspections of all of the system components, as well as a functional test of the system to ensure that each element works properly

    4. To assure that the system does not create false alarms that waste time/resources of your local fire department.
    The firefighting heroes that work in your city have a big job, ensuring that both fire and medical emergencies are responding to quickly, effectively, and efficiently. When a fire truck rolls to your facility for a false alarm due to a poorly functioning system, the valuable resources of your fire department are being wasted and the focus of those firefighters is diverted from people and property that truly need assistance.

    5. To limit liability for potential injuries of tenants, employees, of visitors of your business
    A fire alarm and fire sprinkler system is designed with strict codes in order to provide enhanced safety and protection over your property and the personnel inside. A regular inspection and test of the system ensures that the system still operates according to those code standards, providing peace of mind that the system will work as designed in the event of a fire.

    To learn more about Fire System Inspection or to schedule Titan Alarm to inspect your system give us a call or text us!

     

     

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    Updated by Titan Alarm on November 5, 2018.

    Prevent Workplace Fires

    Posted on by Mike Proudfit

    One of the worst possible things to happen when your at work is a co-worker starting a fire. Although a lot of these fires are unavoidable, some of them can be prevented with these tips!

    ● Check your wires! Before you go and plug in a computer or other electric device into an outlet always examine the wiring. If the wire is split, frayed or damaged it could cause an electrical fire.

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    ● Smoke Free Zone! Designate smoking areas outside of the building for the employees that smoke. Also make sure there are the right trash bins for employees to dispose of their cigarettes.

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    ● Get Cooking! Set up a kitchen area with designated cooking utensils. If an employee has a hot plate at their desk it could cause a fire.

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    ● Keep is clean! Store any materials that are potentially flammable in a safe area. Make sure all warning labels are read and be sure to keep all those materials in a clean, safe area.

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    ● Less is More! Avoid overloading outlets and power strips in the office. If they overheat it could lead to a fire.

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    Learn More About Commercial Fire Alarm Systems

    Updated by Titan Alarm on November 2, 2018.

    Fire System Inspection

    Posted on by Mike Proudfit

    Preparing for a Fire Inspection

    Inspections for your Fire Systems happen so that the level of safety in your building can be evaluated and their ability to extinguish a fire in case of an emergency. A fire inspection also happens to make sure all safety standards and fire codes are being met and upheld. Without having a fire system inspection, buildings could become unsafe for the public to enter, work in or reside in.

    What’s Inspected during a Fire Systems Inspection?

    Our technicians will look at a multitude of things during a fire systems inspection, including the following:

    1. Design of the building
    2. Construction of the building
    3. Fire Sprinkler Systems
    4. Fire Alarm Systems
    5. Fire Emergency Procedures
    6. Fire Emergency Evacuation Plans
    7. Fire Extinguishers

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    What are the requirements in a Fire Systems Inspection?

    There are requirements that buildings have to meet, both inside and outside, in order to successfully pass a fire systems inspection.

    Some of the requirements for the outside of the building can include:

    1. The building’s gas meter MUST be covered and protected
    2. The building’s address needs to be the right size to be seen from the street
    3. Trash and debris shouldn’t be on the grounds of the building

    Some of the requirements for the inside of the building can include:

    1. Pathways for an exit must be illuminated
    2. Extinguishers must be labeled, stickered and tagged
    3. Building aisles should be debris, trash and obstruction free
    4. Building Capacity signs need to be displayed at the main entrance of your facility
    5. Extinguishers must be the proper code for your facility varying on the potential hazards
    6. Smoke Detectors and Fire Alarms need to be tested and working

     

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    How to Prepare for a Fire Systems Inspection.

    Keeping up with maintenance is the best way to be prepared for a fire systems inspection.

    At Titan Alarm, we offer wide variety of fire extinguishers and fire alarm systems to keep commercial and residential buildings safe.

     

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    Updated by Titan Alarm on November 5, 2018.

    Smoke Detectors and Fire Systems for Home

    Posted on by Mike Proudfit

    Working smoke alarms and fire systems at home can provide life-saving tactics from potential fires. That’s a fact that has been pushed out into the public very well for years now, and it’s one we all know to be true. Unfortunately the public isn’t as educated as to WHERE fire alarms and smoke detectors should be placed throughout the house.
    According to recent surveys, less than half of the general public know that there should be a fire alarm or smoke alarm installed in each room of the house.

    In order to better educate everyone, here’s a few pointers about installing and keeping up with your smoke alarms and fire systems.

    • One Per Room – One of the biggest issues is that many houses aren’t as equipped as they should be, make sure you have a fire alarm or smoke detector in each room.
    • Right Outside – Another great place for a smoke detector or fire alarm is right outside rooms, in the hallways and one on each level of the house.
    • Change The Batteries – Your smoke detector batteries should be replaced at least twice a year. Remember, you don’t want your batteries to go bad when you need it most.

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    About half of the fire deaths that happen in the U.S. every year, happen between 10pm and 7am. During the hours where most people are sleeping. If you have a working smoke alarm or fire system that number can reduce the risk of dying in a house fire in half.

    These facts all work with the importance of having working smoke alarms or fire systems in all bedrooms.

    For more information on Fire Systems in Phoenix or Smoke Detectors contact one of our Titan Alarm specialists today!

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    Updated by Titan Alarm on November 5, 2018.

    Keep Your Deliveries Safe

    Posted on by Mike Proudfit

    It’s been in the news a lot lately, if it’s not the local UPS man throwing packages, it’s a neighbor or passerby stealing your packages. We’ve seen a spike in customer’s wanting security cameras for their home here at Titan Alarm, we wanted to give you a few tips on how to keep your packages secured and keep your home safe with security cameras.

    1. Security Cameras – A Video Surveillance System and Security Cameras will be the biggest way to keep your packages safe from thieves, if the packages go missing, you’ll have video of who took them.

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    2. Positioning Your Security Cameras – The Professional Technicians at Titan Alarm know the best way to keep an eye on your prized goods, when you get a system with us, we can make sure that your cameras are in the prime spots for deterring and catching criminals.

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    3. Signature Required – When you receive shipping confirmation, find out what delivery service is being used and contact them to request a signature upon delivery. If you aren’t home when it’s delivered then they will try again the next day that way your packages are not left unattended at your front door.

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    With Security Cameras and a Video Surveillance System you can’t stop a thief, but you can help catch and even deter them from stealing your packages if they see a camera.

    Learn More About Home Video Surveillance

    • 5 Things To Look For In Your Video Surveillance System
    • Benefits Of Security Cameras
    • Best Places To Put Security Cameras

    Updated by Titan Alarm on November 5, 2018.

    Wireless Security Cameras and Video Surveillance Systems.

    Posted on by Mike Proudfit

    A wireless camera includes a built-in transmitter to send video over the air to a receiver instead of through a wire. Many people aren’t aware that there are multiple types of wireless technology in use, each with unique advantages and disadvantages.

    What is a Wireless Security Camera?

    With technology constantly improving, wireless technology is now being applied to almost everything now a days, and the best thing is, security cameras and video surveillance systems are taking full advantage of it.

    How does a Wireless Security Camera or Video Surveillance System work?

    A wireless security camera has a wireless transmitter built into it, to allow video to be sent through the air to a home base (receiver) for viewing, rather than being hardwired into a home base.

    Is a Wireless Security Camera truly wireless?

    Although most wireless security cameras are technically cordless, meaning they don’t need to be hardwired in and that they transmit through a wireless signal source, they still need to be plugged in a power source. With that in mind, there are some security cameras that have batteries, that makes them truly wireless, but keep in mind, batteries can die at the most inconvenient times, and are not the best source of power to rely on.

    Can I make a Wired Security Camera into a Wireless Security Camera?

    You most definitely can, although at Titan Alarm we don’t recommend it. With security cameras and video surveillance you really get what you pay for, so if you’re looking for the cheap way around getting wireless security cameras, the quality you receive won’t be nearly as good as if you contacted Titan Alarm for us to set up a Video Surveillance System for you with cameras that were made to be wireless.

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    Updated by Titan Alarm on November 5, 2018.

    Do Security Camera Systems Work?

    Posted on by Mike Proudfit

    Have you ever asked yourself “I wonder if a security camera system actually helps catch criminals?” Why don’t you check out the following videos and find some answers:

    Burglar Kicking Door Open

    Dallas Burglary Suspect Caught on Camera

    Forcible Home Entry in Raleigh, N.C.

    Both police officers and crime prevention specialists agree that having a security camera system is quite helpful in preventing and stopping crime.

    A major added benefit of having a Titan Alarm Security Camera System is that it can allow our Central Station to monitor your cameras if there is an activated alarm, allowing them to notify police as to what is happening on your property.

    Has a security system prevented a burglary in your home?

    Do you use home automation to monitor your home or to slash energy costs?

    Has a monitored fire detector or carbon monoxide detector helped prevent a disaster?

    How else does home security or home automation add convenience and give you peace of mind?

    Let us know on our Facebook and be entered to win a $50 gift card!

    Learn More About Home Video Surveillance

    Updated by Titan Alarm on November 5, 2018.

    Business Security Cameras

    Posted on by Mike Proudfit

    As technology becomes more and more prevalent in every day life, security cameras become a more expected piece of technology for businesses to have. It’s reported that more than half of all U.S. businesses use some sort of security camera surveillance system in their work places. Security cameras in the workplace are there to protect the business, the employer and the employees. Having security cameras allows 24/7 surveillance in the business which is used to protect property and provide evidence if it is ever needed.

    Having a security camera surveillance system in businesses is almost necessary now a days. They are a constantly growing powerful tool that can help provide proof where there is none or where there is doubt. Security cameras can also help improve employee productivity as well, the thought that you might be monitored as you work, can create a stronger drive and work ethic.

     

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    By having security cameras, not only does the business and employer benefit, but employees can benefit too, they can receive a higher sense of security in the workplace. Security cameras can also provide solid evidence that can help lead to capturing criminals if a crime has taken place.

    In the end, businesses, employers and employees all benefit in different ways by businesses having security cameras surveillance systems.

    Learn More About Commercial Video Surveillance

    Updated by Titan Alarm on November 5, 2018.

    Home Automation Geo Location Services

    Posted on by Mike Proudfit

    Geo tracking allows residential and commercial customers new possibilities that goes above and beyond security and emergency services. The way that Geo Tracking works is that most smart phones have a GPS locator built into it, (such as your maps app. etc.), as long as you have your location services enabled, Alarm.com can tell where you are located. The nice thing about this is that you can set rules of what you would like to happen all based off of where you are located. For example, if you are at home, your thermostat can be set to the temperature that you prefer, and if you leave more than a half mile away from home, you can have the temperature start rising, saving you money on your electric bill, and as you approach home again the temperature will start dropping so it can be the perfect temperature for you to walk in to.

     

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    You can also set up rules to close down your house when you get to far away, if you get a mile away Alarm.com can do the following, close your garage door, make sure the doors are locked, turn off lights or turn them on, arm your system, change thermostat and so much more.

    All of these possibilities are included with Titan Alarm services.

    Want to learn more? Contact us!

    Learn More About Home Automation

    Updated by Titan Alarm on November 5, 2018.

    False Alarm Prevention Program Phoenix

    Posted on by Mike Proudfit

    Did you know that the Phoenix Police Department offers a False Alarm Prevention Program??

    What you can gain from the course:

    • Provides reasons for false alarm activations and ways to prevent them.
    • Educational information for alarm system users.
    • Includes a certificate for waiver of one $96 Police False Alarm Assessment. (Certificate must be redeemed before an invoice has been issued for the false alarm.)

    Cost is $10 per subscriber, paid at the class.

    You must R.S.V.P. for any class.

    For more information call the Code Enforcement Unit at:

    602.534.0322

     

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    Updated by Titan Alarm on November 5, 2018.

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