Posts by Matt Smith
Edwards Recalls Mechanical Heat Detectors Due to Failure to Alert to Fire
This is an important notice that Edwards Fire Safety recalled their Edwards Mechanical Heat Detectors. The specific recall is for issues affecting the 135F heat detectors. Per Edwards, the heat detectors may fail to activate when temperatures rise, posing a significant risk of failure to alert people of a fire.
Read MoreGuardian Continues to Provide Outstanding Service Through the COVID-19 Pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause problems for businesses world-wide, Guardian Security continues to help our customers navigate the challenges of a different work environment. We’re dedicated to finding the best solutions and helping businesses thrive during and after COVID-19. Here’s what some of our customers have to say about our service.
Read MoreFire Systems Testing Requirements & Best Practices, Part 4
In this final installment of our best practices series for testing and reporting your fire protection system, we’ll address the use of reporting tools for your testing results. In Seattle, the required reporting tool for test results is The Compliance Engine (TCE).
Read MoreFire Systems Testing Requirements & Best Practices, Part 3
When maintaining a relationship with the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), there are a variety of questions a building manager may have. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions for staying compliant with your AHJ on matters of installation, testing and other requirements for your fire protection or public safety system.
Read MoreFire Protection System Testing Requirements & Best Practices, Part 2
In this second installment of our best practices series for fire protection systems, we will address fire watch and impairments reporting.
Read MoreFire Protection System Testing Requirements and Best Practices, Part 1
Fire protection systems – such as fire alarms, automatic sprinkler systems and standpipes – are a building’s most important components for preserving lives and protecting property. Secondarily, emergency responder radio amplification systems such as bidirectional amplifiers (BDA) or distributed antenna systems (DAS) are of similar importance. In a building emergency, your BDA or DAS is the solution that provides safety to the first responders.
Read MoreDo It Yourself or Do It Together: Self Installed Home Security is Here!
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we do a lot of things, including shopping for home security systems. In an effort to make the process safer and more convenient, Guardian now has a DIY home security package for homeowners.
Read MoreConstruction Restart and What it Means for Your Business
Many construction projects ground to a halt once COVID-19-related concerns gained momentum. As the states slowly start re-opening, you should carefully consider restarting construction as operations begin once again.
Read MoreAccess Control and the Occasional Guest: Why You Should Implement Guest Passes for Your Office
Access control is an excellent security system that integrates well with your existing security components and allows you to manage access to your business. Many businesses still use older legacy systems, and while the technology is improving, using pin codes, biometrics, and other methods can create unintended barriers for the occasional building guest.
Read MoreWellcam: Keeping Your Family Safe and Connected When You Can’t Be There
Today’s world is different than the one we grew up in. Families are busier and more active, so it’s harder to visit parents and grandparents who don’t live close to us. As the current global events keep us further apart, we must rely on technology now more than ever. Security technology like Alarm.com’s Wellcam helps us keep connected to our relatives when we can’t be there.
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