What is a Fire Alarm Annunciator and Why It Important for Your Building

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What is a Fire Alarm Annunciator? A fire alarm annunciator is a display panel that gives you a clear and immediate look at your building’s fire alarm system. Think of it as the mission control for fire safety. When an alarm goes off—like a smoke detector or a pull station—the annunciator shows you exactly which […]

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

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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 […]

Mircom case study| CenterPoint Energy Tower

Fort Hood Military Base

BACKGROUND The CenterPoint Energy Tower is a 47-story mixed use skyscraper located in downtown Houston, Texas. The building is considered to be a Houston landmark, distinguished by a six– story extension featuring a large hole for visual interest. The building also features a basement with underground tunnels leading to other high rise buildings, a full […]

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 […]

Hurghada International Airport

Hurghada International Airport

AT A GLANCE Fire Detection and Mass Notification installations must be carefully planned. Mircom worked as a strategic partner with the Hurghada International Airport team to provide an intelligent Fire Detection and Mass Notification solution. Mircom’s solution delivered efficient building integration, stability and connectivity. PROJECT BACKGROUND & SCOPE The city of Hurghada is a major […]

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 […]

Case study | Enhancing Safety at Tanger Outlets Complex

Tanger Outlets Complex – Intelligent Fire Alarm and Smoke Control System Solution

PROJECT BACKGROUND & SCOPE Tanger is a publicly traded corporation that has a portfolio of outlet centers which include 46 outlet malls in 24 states in the USA and additional locations in Canada. Their portfolio amounts to more than 2,200 outlet stores, which are owned and operated by the most popular brand name retailers. Tanger […]

Berenice International Airport – Intelligent Fire Alarm and 3D Graphical Workstation

Berenice International Airport

AT A GLANCE The Berenice International Airport (BIA) in Egypt is a newly constructed airport hub designed to stimulate tourism and attract visitors to Egypt’s Red Sea coast region. The project plays a pivotal role in Egypt’s 2030 vision to create a stronger, more prosperous and more vibrant nation. The BIA spans a massive compound […]