Commercial Fire Protection Industry – Core Components

1. Fire Detection & Alarm Systems

• Fire alarm control panels (addressable & conventional)

• Smoke, heat, and flame detectors

• Manual pull stations

• Voice evacuation systems

• Notification appliances (horns, strobes, speakers)

• Mass notification systems (MNS)

• Fire alarm monitoring (ULC/UL/FM certified)

2. Fire Suppression Systems

• Fire sprinklers (wet, dry, pre-action, deluge)

• Clean agent systems (FM-200, Novec 1230)

• CO₂ suppression systems

• Foam suppression systems

• Kitchen hood suppression systems (Ansul, Pyro-Chem)

• Water mist systems

3. Fire Pump Systems

• Diesel and electric fire pumps

• Jockey pumps and controllers

• Fire pump testing and certification

• Backflow preventers and PRVs

4. Fire Protection Piping & Fabrication

• Pipe design, layout, and welding

• Hydraulically calculated pipe networks

• Riser assemblies and headers

• Seismic bracing and restraints

5. Life Safety & Egress Systems

• Emergency lighting and exit signs

• Smoke control and pressurization systems

• Stairwell pressurization

• Fire doors and dampers

• Area of refuge communications

6. Fire Safety Plans & Inspections

• Building fire safety plans (AHJ-compliant)

• Annual inspections (NFPA 25, 72, 13, etc.)

• Acceptance testing and system commissioning

• Pre-occupancy certifications

7. Regulatory Compliance & Certifications

• ULC-listed central station monitoring

• UL/ULC/FM/NFPA code compliance

• ESA, NICET, CFAA, ASTTBC, and other authority approvals

• ESG and liability documentation

• Fire department pre-inspection and post-incident reporting

8. Monitoring & Reporting Services

• 24/7 central station monitoring

• Trouble signal alerting & event history logs

• Cloud-based inspection reports

• Building system integration (BMS/BAS)

9. Commercial Fire Service & Maintenance

• System troubleshooting and repairs

• Recertification and re-inspection

• Upgrades for code compliance or insurance

• Retrofit services for older buildings

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Target Stakeholders Utilizing FireAlarmDirect™ Platform

• Insurance companies & underwriters

• General contractors & project managers

• Building owners & facility managers

• Municipal authorities (AHJ, fire marshals)

• Engineers, architects, and spec writers

• Fire safety consultants & inspectors

• National monitoring stations and integrators