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Commercial Fire Alarm and Monitoring Services
in Pennsylvania

Empire provides commercial fire alarm system design, installation, monitoring, service, and upgrades for businesses, schools, and other facilities throughout Pennsylvania. Whether you are planning a new construction project, modernizing an existing system, or looking for a reliable fire alarm monitoring partner, our team can help you evaluate your options and develop a solution appropriate for your facility.

Our Fire Safety Services Include:

Commercial fire alarm systems

Fire alarm design and installation

24/7 fire alarm monitoring

Code-compliant fire alarm inspection & testing

Fire alarm maintenance

System upgrades and replacement

Fire alarm retrofits

Networked fire alarm systems

Emergency communication solutions

Real-time, remote sysstem diagnostics & analytics

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Insurance policies mandate up-to-date, code compliant systems with routine maintenance. Lack of proof can result in reduction or denial of the claim in the event of an incident.

What are the Key Components of Commercial
Fire Alarm Systems?

A code-compliant commercial fire alarm system is comprised of connected elements that work together to detect danger, process signals, and alert building occupants & emergency personnel. While the specific elements and system configuration will be unique to your facility and local code requirements, most systems include these components:

Fire Alarm Control panel - Edge Series from Edwards

Control Panels

Fire alarm panels receive and process signals from connected devices throughout the system. They operate via the building’s primary power source, with battery backups responsible for ensuring the panel’s continual operation should the building’s power source fail.

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Alarm Initiators

Smoke and heat detectors automatically initiate an alarm while pull stations initiate an alarm manually.

Fire Location Indicators

Addressable fire alarm systems can identify individual devices to pinpoint a fire’s location. Conventional systems simply identify affected zones.

Two images of alarm initiators - one of a smoke detector (left) and one of a pull station (right)
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Notification & Communication Tech

Fire safety appliances such as strobe lights, horns, and speakers alert building occupants and automated notifications inform emergency responders & key personnel of the emergency situation. Emergency communication systems such as public address systems may be included as well.

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Monitoring Services

Buildings in Pennsylvania that require commercial fire alarm systems are required to have signals sent to an approved supervising station for continuous monitoring. Specific monitoring requirements are determined by NFPA 72 mandates, Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (which follows the International Building and Fire Codes), local municipalities, and city fire codes.

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Why Schools, Businesses, and Government Agencies Choose Empire

Choosing a fire alarm company is about more than finding someone who can install equipment. You want a partner who understands your facility & staffing limitations, can help you navigate technology choices, can support the system after installation, and can provide monitoring and service as your needs evolve. Our certified staff combines expertise in fire alarm, communications, and security technology with a deep understanding of the network cabling infrastructure needed to support these connected systems. We work with leading manufacturing partners to provide the best solution, custom-tailored to your needs.

Certified WBENC & COSTARS Vendor

Empire is a WBENC-certified woman owned business and an approved supplier for the Pennsylvania COSTARS Cooperative Purchasing Program for Contracts 34 & 40. As a pre-approved, vetted vendor by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Empire can provide your organization with critical safety, security, and communications systems without the hassle of going through the bidding process.

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Whether you need a new commercial fire alarm system, 24/7 monitoring, an upgrade to an existing system, or help evaluating what your facility needs next, Empire can help.

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