Mass Notification Systems: Your Essential Guide to Building Safety

Mass Notification Systems (MNS) are becoming increasingly popular for businesses and organizations of all sizes. Why? They offer a wide range of benefits for safety and cost-effectiveness, alongside impressive flexibility and scalability. These integrated “mass communications” solutions bring together various components, often including a traditional fire alarm system, and can be as simple or complex […]

Securing Central Park Tower: Mircom’s Smart Fire Alarm Solution for Building Safety

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Central Park Tower, a symbol of luxury and the world’s tallest residential building in the heart of New York City, presented a unique challenge in fire safety. With its immense scale—from ultra-luxury residences to the expansive Nordstrom retail space—ensuring absolute safety was the top priority. So, how do you completely protect such a colossal structure […]

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FOR YOUR BUILDING

HOW-TO-CHOOSE-THE-RIGHT-FIRE-ALARM-SYSTEM-FOR-YOUR-BUILDING

Modern buildings are getting taller, smarter, and more crowded. That’s why choosing the right fire alarm system is crucial—not only to meet safety codes but also to protect lives. Whether you’re an engineer designing a small office or a high-rise developer, this guide will help you understand and select a system that fits your building’s […]

Fort Hood Military Base| Mircom’s Case study

Fort Hood Military Base| Mircom’s Case study

AT A GLANCE First established in 1942, Fort Hood has undergone many changes in its eighty plus year history. In fact, the rapid change needed to respond to new threats, and the employment of new technology to respond to more traditional threats, in new ways, may be the defining attributes of this military base. Today, […]

Mircom case study: St. Michael’s Hospital

St. Michael’s Hospital

At a Glance St. Michael’s is a leading teaching and research hospital located in downtown Toronto, Ontario. The project involved the design, supply and installation, verification, and maintenance of a new two stage addressable fire alarm system at St. Michael’s 61 Queen Street East Medical Clinic Building. It also included overseeing approvals by the City […]

Sultan Qaboos Academy for Police Sciences & Recruits Institute (Phase 1)

Sultan Qaboos Police Academy

AT A GLANCE This new and impressive project was the first phase of the Sultan Qaboos Academy for Police Sciences and Recruits Institute. The initial phase included 28 buildings. The client required a networked addressable fire alarm system with a central graphical workstation. The project timeline for completion was set at 12 months and could […]

Addressable Fire Alarm System: Structure, Benefits and Operating Principle

What is an addressable fire alarm system

The addressable fire alarm system is a breakthrough in fire protection technology, allowing precise identification of the incident location as soon as signs of fire appear. With detailed monitoring and rapid alerts, the system helps safeguard lives and property. So, what makes this system special? How does it differ from conventional fire alarm systems? Let’s […]