FSS Technologies provides design, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance for commercial fire alarm systems. Expert technicians build each system to meet NFPA and local AHJ requirements, from initial programming and device placement through ongoing functional testing and documentation. Whether it’s a new build, a system upgrade, or a retrofit, each setup is designed for protection and compliance.
Get comprehensive support for systems and devices like:
- Fire alarm control panels
- Smoke and heat detectors
- Manual pull stations
- Notification appliances (horns and strobes)
- Voice evacuation systems
- Duct detectors
- Annunciators
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Frequently Asked Questions
FSS Technologies delivers fire alarm design, installation, and ongoing support backed by code expertise and UL-listed monitoring integration. Your systems are built and maintained to meet NFPA 72 and local AHJ requirements from day one.
The fire alarm control panel sends a signal to the central monitoring station, where operators identify the alarm type and location, then dispatch fire services and notify designated contacts according to a site-specific response plan.
In most commercial settings, yes. NFPA 72 requires fire alarm systems to be connected to a UL-listed central monitoring station for 24/7 response, unless specific exceptions apply for small occupancies with local-only alarms.
NFPA 72 requires monthly visual inspections, quarterly testing of certain initiating devices, and annual full-system functional testing. All results must be documented and available for review by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
Voice evacuation systems use speakers to deliver pre-recorded or live emergency messages directing occupants to exit safely. They are required in certain occupancies, such as high-rise buildings and assembly areas exceeding 1,000 occupants per IBC and NFPA 101.
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