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Can I put more than one sprinkler valve monitor on a single point?

Physically, you can obviously put the sprinkler devices on the same addressable circuit if there’s capacity on it. If you have a non-addressable fire alarm system or want to combine a number of valves onto a single addressable module, the valves must annunciate distictly if they have a dissimilar function.  In other words, if approved by [Read More]

Elevator Code Compliance

When providing a scope of work for incorporation an existing elevator bank with an existing fire alarm system, which you may need to do within the next year to keep complaint with the current Chicago elevator code, first ensure the elevator’s emergency operation can be controlled automatically. Chicago adopted ASME 17.3 – 2005 with variations [Read More]

Integrating Carbon Monoxide Detectors With Fire Alarm Systems

As commercial fire alarm system capabilities increase, designers of record are increasingly combining previously stand alone (single station) carbon monoxide (CO) detection into a supervised, reporting fire alarm system.  If the unmonitored, single station CO detector is unplugged or is otherwise non-operational, no one knows.  A CO detector, or better still, combination smoke/CO detector that [Read More]

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Fire Alarm Equipment

Getting your system installed correctly and certified without hassle is reason enough to choose Affiliated. We work proactively with electrical engineers, general contractors and electrical contractors to mesh the needs of the end user with code requirements. We bring the following attributes to every job we do: Knowledge • International Fire Code • NFPA 72 [Read More]

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Fire Alarm Monitoring

Affiliated also provides 24 hour monitoring of your Fire Alarm System. You and the fire department will be notified immediately of any trouble or alarm (fire) condition. Allow yourself peace of mind, knowing your building occupants and property will be protected 24 hours a day. To contact us for more information click [here].

Preventive Maintenance Agreements

Our Preventive Maintenance Programs provide inspections, testing and repairs of your Life Safety Systems at regular intervals. This ensures: Peak performance of your system Minimal equipment repair interruptions Code & coverage specifications are met Testing and service is done at your convenience We coordinate with our Valued Partners: Sprinkler Systems Fire Pump Tests Hood/Range Systems [Read More]

Chicago Life Safety Evaluation 2012 – Information on Amendments

The Chicago City Council passed two amendments to the Chicago Building Code (CBC) addressing life safety deficiencies in high rise buildings built prior to 1975. Previously, these buildings were exempted from the CBC’s life safety requirements. Collectively, they are commonly and alternatively referred to as the High Rise Building Ordinance, the High Rise Sprinkler Ordinance, [Read More]

NFPA 72® – 2010 Chapter 24: Emergency Communications Systems

Throughout this decade, the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) has strived to keep its codes current and applicable with the rapid advances in technology. Additionally, the discoveries of communication gaps uncovered by tragic events have introduced new concerns in terms of life safety. After years of attempting to fit new technologies and responsibilities in the [Read More]