Commercial fire and security guides
Short guides for building owners, property managers, and contractors in the Hudson Valley. What the code requires, how the process works, and what to expect from us.
How often does a commercial fire alarm need inspection in New York?
The NFPA 72 schedule in plain English: what gets tested annually, what needs attention more often, and how to keep a building from failing its next inspection.
MonitoringSwitching fire alarm monitoring: what a takeover actually involves
With a Fire-Lite, Silent Knight, Potter, or Honeywell panel, you can change monitoring companies without replacing it. What a takeover involves, what stays the same, and how we plan the switch to avoid a gap in coverage.
PermittingWho files the fire alarm permit and handles the AHJ in New York?
Owner, GC, or fire alarm contractor: who actually pulls the permit, who prepares the submittal, and who passes the AHJ acceptance test on a commercial job in New York.
Getting startedHow to get a commercial fire or security proposal without a site visit
No drawings, no problem. What to send us (plans, or just photos and a short walkthrough) to get a real proposal back, usually without waiting on a site visit.
ServiceWhat do fire alarm trouble, supervisory, and alarm signals mean?
Alarm, supervisory, and trouble are not the same thing. What each signal on your panel means, who to call, and why a trouble should never be silenced and forgotten.
UpgradesWhat are the signs an older commercial fire alarm panel needs replacing?
The signs an older fire alarm panel is due for replacement, and what a replacement involves: device compatibility, permits and the AHJ, acceptance testing, and keeping the building monitored.