July 25, 2018
Fire Protection Systems

4 Types of Fire Protection Systems

For any building’s security system, fire protection systems are paramount. If you miss on securing your property with fire security, it could lead to dire consequences in the future. Neglecting on fire security is the last thing in the world that you want to do. To make it easy for you, we have compiled four […]
July 23, 2018
Audio Visual Systems

3 Questions You Need to Ask Your Audio Visual Systems Provider

Before you decide to custom make or upgrade your audio visual systems, you need to ask some questions from your service provider. It is important to gain knowledge in this field, as it will go a long way in ensuring a better experience with your system. In this article, we will discuss three questions that […]
July 20, 2018
Fires

Workplace Mistakes That Make Fires Worse

There are many common workplace mistakes that help fires spread and do more harm. They’re easily avoidable, but often not viewed as a problem. Of course, the #1 way you can minimize fire injury and damage is a properly maintained and monitored fire alert system. Ensure that yours is up to code and inspected regularly. […]
July 18, 2018
Fire Extinguishers

The Different Classes of Fire Extinguishers

There are several different types of fires, which means there are different types of fire extinguishers as well. A wood fire burns differently from an oil fire, for instance. You probably already know this from the old adage about never throwing water on a grease fire. Water puts out a wood fire, but only spreads […]
July 16, 2018
Workplace Fires

What are the Most Common Causes of Workplace Fires in Chicago?

Not all workplace fires are avoidable. Even so, many fires in Chicago could be avoided with more awareness of workplace fire risks. What are some of the risks most likely to start fires? More importantly, how can you decrease these risks? Let’s get to work: Faulty electronics: You may see loose wires and figure they’re […]
July 13, 2018
CCTV Installation

Problems with Amateur CCTV Installation

CCTV installation for business should be done by a professional. There’s a lot you can do with an amateur set-up, but it’s not enough for business-level security. You can end up with dropped or blurry footage. Features might fail to work. You can create a pile-up of technical headaches that make your set-up twice as […]
July 11, 2018
Field of View for CCTV

What is Field of View for CCTV Mean?

Field of view for CCTV cameras references the range of vision you’ll have on the camera. It’s very important when selecting a CCTV camera. Field of view for CCTV cameras impacts how much of an area you can see, and in how much detail. What is Field of View? Think of it this way. Place […]
July 9, 2018
CCTV Cameras

How to Avoid Damage to CCTV Cameras

Damage to CCTV cameras is rare, but can happen for a few different reasons. Before anything else, realize that any damage should be addressed immediately. The longer you let the damage go, the longer you risk a blind spot in your CCTV coverage. Initial damage may also be easy to address. It may only require […]