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With 5,000 office-building fires occurring annually, prevention is key in creating safer working environments. By following foundational safety practices, the number of fires can be reduced.¹

Discover Dixon has some helpful tips to decrease the number of fires in workplaces. Here are a few suggestions; click here for the full article.

In the area of preventing arson, which is the biggest cause of fires in general office buildings, it is important to keep your doors locked after business hours and to keep the area around your building well lit.

Inside the office, there are also measures to take such as keeping clutter out of hallways and lobbies and making sure that paper and other combustible items out of exits and storage areas.²

Eastern Kentucky University also offers some help in understanding and preventing office fires. In this article, EKU reports that most office fires happen between noon and 2 P.M. on weekdays, but most fire related property damage happens between 7 P.M. and 7 A.M.

Since overnight is such a dangerous time for property damage from fires, having a reliable fire security system is imperative. Usually, no one is in the office building overnight, so the presence of fire may not be detected until significant damage is done. A fire security system can offer comprehensive protection.

Heat detectors and smoke detectors can monitor both the temperature increase and the presence of smoke in the building. If one of these devices is triggered, your monitoring company can respond immediately. In addition, having a sprinkler system installed can decrease the amount of damage done to your property. Sprinklers can keep the fire under control so it is easier for the fire department to contain once they arrive.

Don’t wait until it is too late. Take measures today to protect yourself, your staff and your property.

At Best Security Products, we can help you with all commercial and home fire security and safety needs. Give us a call at 1-800–988–2378 sales@bestsecurityproducts.com

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For your commercial fire security needs, the IntelliQuad™ may be the perfect solution.

The IntelliQuad™ Advanced Multi-Criteria Fire Detector continually monitors all four major elements of a fire enabling it to quickly identify true fire events with highest immunity to nuisances. It can be used with standard intelligent bases and sounder bases. This detector is ideal for areas that are prone to nuisance alarms.

Features of this advanced fire detector include:

- Superior nuisance alarm rejection
- Unique ability to detect all four major elements of a fire - Most accurate fire detection 
- Six levels of sensitivity
- Twin LED indicators providing 360˚ visibility 
- Automatic drift compensation of the smoke sensor and CO cell¹

This data sheet offers answers to frequently asked questions. We’ve pulled a few from the sheet. Please click here to view the sheet itself.

What is the advantage of having a multi-criteria fire sensor?

Multi-criteria fire sensors use at least two fire signatures to verify an actual fire and reduce nuisance alarms.

Why is it important to reduce nuisance alarms?

Nuisance alarms carry a great risk and cost in buildings such as surgical centers, intensive care units, financial trading centers, high security facilities, and research and development laboratories. An unnecessary evacuation could result in severe consequences.

Which elements of a fire are detected by the fire sensor?

Carbon monoxide (CO), smoke (photoelectric), heat, and infrared (IR) light are detected by the sensor. All of these elements are common to most fires.

How long does the CO cell last?

The CO cell has an expected lifetime of approximately six years. The detector sends a signal to the panel when the CO cell is approaching its end of life and then again when the end of life has been reached, leaving the CO cell fully expended.

Is the CO sensor life span timer activated on first power up or from date of manufacture? 

The CO sensor is activated on first power up. It measures accumulated time from the moment it is powered up and operating. If it is disconnected for any period, the timer stops until it receives power again.²

¹ http://www.notifier.com/solutions/bysolution/Pages/ADV-IQ.aspx
² http://www.notifier.com/solutions/bysolution/Documents/IntelliQuad_FAQs.pdf

At Best Security Products, we specialize in fire protection systems that are customized for your unique needs. Give us a call or email us at 1-800–988–2378 sales@bestsecurityproducts.com.

Heat detectors can be a critical part of your fire security system, and there are some important facts to keep in mind when considering their use. System Sensor has compiled a list of the top things you need to know about heat detectors.

Here are some highlights from the article; please read the full article here.

1. The purpose of heat detectors is to safe guard property rather than life. Some areas have airborne particles from dust, steam or humidity. In these situations, a smoke detector would not be suitable. If these areas do not need to be monitored for human safety, heat detectors are a good choice.

2. The two main types of heat detectors are electronic and mechanical.

3. Heat detectors can be fixed-temperature (the most common type) or rate-of-rise. See an explanation of the difference here.

Honeywell's 5809 Series wireless fixed heat and rate-of-rise temperature sensors offer expanded fire detection and installation flexibility. They are ideal for hard-to-wire locations and applications that require more than smoke detection. This is a fast and easy install with no wires to run.

The 5809 Series combines both rate-of-rise and fixed temperature sensors. Fires typically cause a rapid rise in temperature in the surrounding area. The 5809’s rate-of-rise thermostat senses the rise in temperature and signals an alarm if the increase is 15° or more per minute. With a built-in fixed temperature sensor, it will also signal an alarm if the environmental temperature rises above 135°F. The 5809 is UL Listed (UL 521) and CSFM approved for commercial and residential applications.

Keep in mind that heat detectors are not a replacement for smoke detectors. To be fully protected, your business must have smoke detectors, and may benefit from using heat detectors as well.

At Best Security Products, we specialize in fire protection systems that are customized for your unique needs. Give us a call or email us at 1-800–988–2378 sales@bestsecurityproducts.com.