Guardian Security Featured in the Seattle Edition of Who’s Who of Building Construction
Recently, Guardian was pleased to be featured in the Seattle edition of the “Who’s Who in Building Construction”, a Kelley Blue Book publication. Titled “The Guardians of the (Seattle) Galaxy”, the article featured Bob Vezzani and Stassa Hansen from our Fire Alarm Division.
Read MoreIt’s Time to Upgrade Your Siemens MXL Fire Alarm System to the New FireFinder XLS
Migration of your fire alarm system may seem overwhelming, but Siemens Migration Solution makes the process simple by breaking it down into phases. Here’s a brief look at the migration phases.
Read More17 Ways to Keep Your Summer Safe and Carefree
Block parties, barbeques, and pool time… summer is all about the fun! Because we spend more time enjoying time away and more time outdoors during the summer months, the number of burglaries and outdoor related injuries also increases. We here at Guardian Security want to help you make all of your summer memories good ones…
Read MoreSmart Home, Smart Families: Managing Summer Break With Home Automation
Summer break is in full swing, and for many parents, that means there will be a variety of challenges that aren’t present during the school year. There are remedies for these challenges, though – and some of them can be delivered by your home security system.
Read MoreFrom Request for Pricing to Approved Plans: The Fire Alarm Timeline
Planning, designing and implementing a commercial fire alarm system takes time. For our valued commercial clients requesting fire alarm systems, it’s important to know and understand the timeline involved. From request for pricing to approved plans, the process of a fire alarm project is extensive. Here is an average timeline.
Read MoreFacts About Fire Watch: What Organizations Need to Know
When a fire system is not in place or functional and evacuating the building is not an option, it’s critical for fire watch protocols to be carried out. The fire watch is a guideline established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), as well as a required ordinance in your city.
Read MoreWhat to Look for in a Quality AES Wireless Mesh Radio Fire Alarm System Installation
When seconds count, it is important to rely on an alarm communication system with the fastest speed and most reliable service.
Read MoreCommercial Fire Protection: Avoiding False or Nuisance Alarms
We become fatigued by repeated alarms. Studies show that all it takes is three nuisance alarms a year to seriously impact the responsiveness of the building occupants. This is the point when we assume that every alarm is a false one and so delay any action. We are more likely to be annoyed with the disruption than fear it could be real. This leads to increased fire associated injury and deaths.
Read MoreUL 268: A New Standard for Smoke Detectors
The new standard for smoke detection is UL 268. Here’s what homeowners and business owners need to know about this regulation.
Read MoreActive Shooter Training & What To Do: NFPA 3000
Now more than ever, communities need established protocols in place for active shooter situations. If an organization is deficient in response protocol, lives will be in jeopardy when an emergency occurs. Having a cohesive set of protocols can reduce risks when seconds count.
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