In the February 2024 issue, I introduced the what rules – the category of rules that tell us what to install in a building, typically segmented by occupancy classification and maximum allowable ...

Put these in the truck for your technicians who inspect, install, or troubleshoot fire systems, and they will thank you for ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Smart alarm systems are to old hard-wired systems what Netflix is to cable. Gone are the days of mandatory multi-year contracts, wires running down widow frames, and keypads requiring home phone lines ...

Home security systems—once the exclusive domain of high-priced professional installers—have never been more affordable, and the hardware and software is simpler, more intuitive, and easier to set up ...

The features you need in a business security system depend on your company, budget and the typical security risks you face.

Prior to starting the work, the battery leads (negative first and then positive), are disconnected to allow the alarm system power leads to be installed without risking anything else electrical in the ...

Reliable Fire Protection is a family-owned and operated business based in Houston, Texas, serving Memorial and the ...