National Fire Alarm Code: NFPA 72

Established in 1896, the NFPA, (National Fire Protection Association), is an non-profit organization that sets national (and international) standards for installing and maintaining fire alarm systems, electrical systems, and building safety systems throughout the world. Read more

Ground Faults: A Fire Alarm Technician’s Worst Nightmare or An Easy Fix? You Decide…

If you deal with commercial fire alarm systems, there may have been a time or two when you’ve come face to face with a trouble on your system known as a ground fault.

I’ve worked with fire alarm technicians in the past that look at ground faults as though they’re about to be sent into one of the bloodiest battles of all time… you should see the look on their faces.

OK, maybe it’s not that bad, but I have heard some moans, groans and complaints come out of the toughest, hardcore technicians when faced with ground faults.

What is a ground fault? Read more