Fire Monitoring Systems for Apartment & Office Buildings
Why Fire Monitoring Is Crucial for Busy Apartment & Office Buildings If you own or manage a busy apartment or an office building, fire is a constant fear. When you have a large group of people in one area, fires can start quickly, without warning and for many reasons. If a…
Reasons to Install Environmental Monitors in Apartment & Office Buildings
If you own an apartment building, you may already be looking for an environmental monitoring system. If not, you should be. If you are not familiar with environmental monitoring, it refers to a system that your alarm company can set up for you, often paired to a smart home control…
How to Prevent and Handle Employee Theft
Are your employees stealing from you? We’d all like to believe that we have honest employees, but the statistics say otherwise. According to some estimates, U.S. businesses lose $50 billion a year to employee theft. Another study showed that individual businesses are losing over $1 million each year, on average,…
Does My Small Business Need an Electronic Access Control System?
Whether your small business is new or you have had it for a long time, there is a possibility that you have never even considered an electronic access control system. You might not have the first idea how to use an access control system for a small business. Is an…
Independence Day Safety Tips
Make sure fireworks are legal in the state your in before purchasing or using them. Always have a professional handle fireworks. Never let kids use fire works even just sparklers. If you do set off fireworks keep a hose or water close by. If you have a dud firework, do…
Access Control Best Practices for Condos & Apartment Complexes
When considering establishing access control best practices for condos and apartment complexes, you usually don’t think about issues other than a key, key card and a few surveillance cameras. In reality, it is more complicated than this. Security is a huge concern for homeowners associations and condominium leaders. Add in a mixed-use…
When Was the Last Time Your Fire Alarm was Inspected? How to Make Sure Your Business Fire Alarm Is Working
Do you know the last time your fire alarm was inspected? If you have a business in Massachusetts, regular fire alarm checks are required by both federal and state law. Make sure your alarm has been inspected according to schedule, both for safety and to avoid fines or other legal…
Fire Safety Tips for Apartments & Condo Buildings
Fire safety is critical in just about every setting. But when it comes to apartment building fire safety, there are specific things to consider, such as longer egress times, evacuation procedures, fire control and smoke movement through the building. In apartment and condominium buildings, fires can spread heat, flames and smoke…
How to Protect Your Business in Case of a Fire
Workplace Fire Safety Tips No one wants there to be a fire in their business, but they do happen, and you want to be ready in case it does. Preparation is key when it comes to fire safety, and there are many steps you can take to protect your business…
How to Prevent Theft and Organized Crime in Your Retail Establishment
Tips for Dealing With Theft in Retail Dealing with theft in retail is an inevitability. In fact, retail establishments lose billions of dollars each year to theft. That’s right, billions. While many establishments accept “shrinkage” as just a part of business, it doesn’t have to be — at least not…
