Commercial Fire Alarm Systems,
Installation Service, Alarm Monitoring
Trusted Fire & Security staff provides all elements of fire alarm design and maintenance.
Our CAD design staff in partnership with a local engineering firm provides complete design services for code compliant fire alarm system installations. We provide budgeting services in the design development stage and provide true value engineering for our clients to save on construction costs while complying with fire codes, NFPA standards, and local fire authorities.
Our BASA/FASA certified installers and technicians provide top quality installations done in a timely manner. We work together with professional electrical contractors and general contractors to provide staged installations. We provide AIA documentation and certified payroll where required.
We provide system retrofits in occupied buildings, too.
We provide the required annual tests and inspections and semiannual inspections of most brands of fire alarm systems to keep them certified and functioning properly.
We provide 24 hour service and repairs to fire alarms. Our vans are stocked with most common parts like manual pull stations, smoke detectors, duct detectors, horn/strobes, surge protectors and batteries.
We provide temporary fire alarm protection for properties affected by disasters.
Why are fire alarm systems and monitoring important for homes, apartments, condos and other residential buildings?
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reported in 2021 that nearly 26% of fires that occured were in residential spaces, and sadly frequently resulted in injuries and fatalities. Cooking, heating equipment, electrical distribution and lighting equipment, intentional instances, and smoking materials were the leading causes of fires in home structures. Cooking is a common culprit causing 49% of the reported fires.
Warehouse Fire Alarms and Monitoring
The National Fire Protection Association shared a report in 2022 pertaining to warehouse fires. Warehouse structure fires are reported more than 1,400 times annually, and each year cause an average of $283 million dollars worth in direct property damage, and sorrowfully injuries and fatalities. Electrical distribution or lighting equipment, combustible materials and intentionally set blazes were the leading causes of warehouse fires. Fortunately, most warehouses proactively install systems and have processes in place to help confine and contain such incidents.
Schools Fire Alarm Systems and Monitoring
In 2020, a NFPA report was published regarding schools. Between 2014-2018, more than 3,200 fires were reported annually Each year fires result in an estimated $37 million dollars in direct property damage for schools. Unfortunately, there have been injuries and fatalities. By a large percentage, fires that are intentionally set are the leading cause of school fires and often happen during regular school hours.
The NFPA frequently updates their fire statistics, and you can find facts and figures for your type of property by visiting their site. Here is a list of their most common reports:
Fires in Structures Under Construction
Fires in Animal Housing Facilities
Fires in Dormitory-Type Properties
Service or Gas Station Fires
Fire Safetly Challenges of "Green" Buildings and Attributes
Fires in Industrial and Manufacturing Properties
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Structure Fires in Health Care Facilities
Vacant Buildings
High Rise Building Fires
Structure Fires in Residential Board and Care Facilities
US Hotel and Motel Structure Fires
Structure Fires in Stores and Other Mercantile Properties
Fires at Outside Storage Tanks