The previous scenario happens all too frequently at industrial and commercial locations around the world. A working fire alarm system could have limited the loss and saved the business. Without a working system, the losses devastate employees and owners.

An alarm system can be a valuable tool in preventing large losses only if it is properly: Designed Installed Inspected Maintained Tested Used All too often the system isn't designed correctly for the hazards involved - and no one knows. Maybe the hazards have changed. Maybe they weren't correctly identified in the first place. No one knows.

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