There are many low-voltage contractors in the United States, but few of them embrace the future and opportunities for deployment of new technologies as actively and passionately as Seattle-based McKinstry Electric, which...
In the last year or two, I have written a few articles about NFPA 3, Recommended Practice for Commissioning of Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems, and NFPA 4, Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety...
We all remember our first fire alarm system installation. Good or bad, we learned from it. On my first installation, I remember going back to my office to speak with the “engineer” we relied on for information. He actually...
For years, electricians carried a basic flashlight. While most people in the trade still use them, flashlights are nothing like they were even two years ago. First, the latest flashlights use LEDs. Many other compact...
What a year it has been for the physical security industry. In the residential market, new entrants applied competitive pressure greater than ever before. Do-it-yourself and self-install products hit the market from Best Buy...
A lot has changed in NFPA 72 regarding fire alarm systems monitoring in the last two code cycles. Here is a chance to review your knowledge of the changes.