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10/20/2020

https://asmintegrators.com/what-happens-after-fdny-approved-the-auxiliary-radio-communication-system/

There are two main approval stages by the FDNY. FDNY Approval for ARCS Installation & Commissioning & Final FDNY ARCS Approval with LOA (Letter Of Approval).

07/03/2020

It may look like there are 5 easy steps to have the FDNY to approve your ARCS project, but these steps are not necessarily simple if you never experienced a construction project involved with the FDNY; particularly when it requires a radio technology.

There are 5 easy steps to have the FDNY to approve your ARCS project, but these steps are not simple if you never experienced a project involved with the FDNY.

06/25/2020

Considering the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA 72) and the aftermath of WTC 09/11 events all public safety agencies (FDNY / EMS / USSC/ NYPD/ PAPD / MTA / NYNJ Transit …) understood that there is a need for a real and robust technology that will support the first responders inside any High Rise stand-alone or Campus-wide, buildings complex 2-way radio communications.

An in-building auxiliary radio communication (ARC) system must be installed and maintained in all newly-constructed high-rise buildings in NYC,

02/27/2020

When deciding between a hard-wired Fire Detection and Alarm System (FDAS) and a wireless FDAS, some things have to be considered.

Generally, new buildings, where the wires can be hidden inside finished walls and ceilings, are a prime candidate for a completely hard-wired system. On the other hand, older buildings, especially historical buildings, and temporary structures are better off using wireless communications because there’re no wires to hide or keep changing.

When deciding between a hard-wired Fire Detection and Alarm System (FDAS) and a wireless FDAS, some things have to be considered. Generally, new buildings, where the wires can be hidden inside finished walls and ceilings, are a prime candidate for a completely hard-wired system. On the other hand, o...

02/24/2020

A Central Monitoring Station (CMS) is a relay station. It relays (re-transmits) fire alarms from automatic fire alarm systems in buildings on to the fire department.

A Central Monitoring Station (CMS) is a relay station. It relays (re-transmits) fire alarms from automatic fire alarm systems in buildings on to the fire department. The CMS (Central Monitoring Station) also relays other types of signals from the automatic fire alarms systems to the owners of the bu...

02/17/2020

False Fire Alarms are Dangerous. If there never was a false alarm, people would react to a fire alarm and get out of the building – false alarms change that.

False Fire Alarms are Dangerous. If there never was a false alarm, people would react to a fire alarm and get out of the building – false alarms change that. When there are some false alarms, people quit reacting quickly. With enough false alarms, people don’t even look up from their desk, or el...

01/22/2020

https://asmintegrators.com/how-often-does-the-fire-alarm-need-to-be-inspected/

The purpose of inspecting the fire alarm system is to find anything that has started to fail, and fix it before a fire does break out. To find anything failing and fix the fire alarm system and so it will continue to detect fires and warn people, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has d...

12/24/2019

We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for the business you have given us throughout the year. We hope you will continue being one of our valued customers in 2020.

May your holidays be blessed with the love and warmth of family and friends.

- The ASM Family -

04/22/2019

A Video Testimonial by Joe Tarver, vice president of operations at Educational Alliance on choosing ASM Integrators for Fire Alarm Systems, CCTV, Access Control & Panic Buttons.

04/22/2019

A Video Testimonial by Jorge Jaquez, North East facilities manager at Public Storage on choosing ASM Integrators as a fire protection partner.

04/22/2019

A Video Testimonial by Simon Williams, international maintenance manager at Eurostars Hotels on choosing ASM Integrators as a fire protection partner for their hotel in New York.