T-ShirtFrenzy offers over 30,000 designs on tons of products to offer millions of variations. You can search our store for something for everyone on your gift list or shop for yourself (our personal favorite). Please contact us with questions.Is your fire alarm system operating like it should be? If a firebreaks out in your basement while you are asleep, will you be alerted in time to safely evacuate your family? These are just two of the many questions you should be asking yourself when it comes to fire safety.
The best form of protection for both your home and family is to have your detectors connected to a monitored alarm system. In the event of a fire, whether you are there or not, your alarm system alerts a central station who then calls the fire department and police on your behalf. Unfortunately, most buildings are not equipped with such a system, although with the right technician it is possible for any structure to be protected in this manner.
The next best thing to having your place constantly monitored is to make sure that you are protected by installing an interconnected fire alarm system. Meaning every smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and heat detector will be connected to each other. No matter where a fire occurs, your entire alarm system will sound off, alerting you of a potential problem, allowing for a safe evacuation. Smoke detectors are required to have both A/C power from your electrical panel and a battery back up in the event of a power failure. No matter what type of system you choose, it should be installed by a certified professional.
Testing your fire alarm system on a monthly basis should be a common practice, as should changing the batteries in the units every six months. Most people remember this by associating the time change in the spring and fall with changing the batteries in their detectors. Because smoke detectors rarely go off and blend in with the ceiling, they are easily forgotten. Your units should be maintained by testing and cleaning them according to manufacturer specifications. Smoke, carbon monoxide, and heat detectors should be replaced every ten years, at minimum.
Dan Stroup - NJ Electrical Contractor
Licensed - Insured - Bonded
http://www.superiorwirework.com
