Just having an alarm system may reduce your chance of a break-in, according to recent studies. With the economy still faltering, police expect to see more home burglaries. And alarm companies report ...

Occupant Load Determines Fire Code Application – Occupant load calculations help identify which fire alarm and safety regulations apply. Mixed-Use Buildings Must Consider Combined Loads – When ...

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 ...

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 ...

Do you have a home security system? If not, why not? Have you heard they’re expensive, or a pain to set up? Maybe your friend ...

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

PHOENIX — When you order a home security system you expect the alarm installers to be honest and trustworthy, but some are worried a bill at the state legislature could make it tougher to tell. “It’s ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - After several deadly residential fires in Baton Rouge within the past month, the American Red Cross is reminding everyone to make sure your house has the proper detection ...

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