Need hotel or apartment fire protection?
FIRE PROTECTION
Hotel + Apartment
Hotels and apartment buildings are multi-residential occupancies where multiple fire protection systems and equipment work together to prioritize life safety during a fire.
Fire Defense performing fire alarm testing in a multi-residential occupancy.
Portable fire extinguishers, when properly used, can prevent incipient fires from spreading, while kitchen hood fire suppression systems help control cooking fires where commercial cooking operations are present.
If a larger fire does occur, automatic fire sprinkler systems are designed to protect the building structure and escape routes. Emergency lighting and exit signs further occupants evacuate safely.
These systems and equipment can be monitored by a fire alarm system for supervisory and trouble conditions.
Fire Defense technician performing testing at a fire alarm control panel in a multi-floor residential building during an annual inspection.
A fire alarm system also provides occupant notification during an emergency, including pre-recorded voice evacuation instructions, initiates elevator recall and HVAC smoke damper control, and alerts the fire department during a fire.
Fully addressable fire alarm systems identify the exact location of alarm or trouble conditions, allowing building staff to quickly locate and respond.
Self-testing notification devices support inspection and testing without widespread occupant disruption.
Fully addressable fire alarm notification speaker and strobe installed by Fire Defense in a multi-floor residential building lobby.
Fire Defense technician inspecting portable fire extinguishers, emergency egress lighting, and exit signs during an annual inspection.
MULTI-RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES
Apartment buildings. Condominiums. Dormitories. Hotels. Motels. Senior living facilities. Assisted living facilities. Mixed-use residential buildings.
Design + Install
Fire Defense provides design and installation for fire protection systems in multi-unit residential and hospitality occupancies.
- Addressable fire alarm systems for unit and common area coverage
- Notification and voice evacuation for residential and transient occupants
- Fire sprinkler monitoring (waterflow and supervisory)
- Smoke detection in dwelling units, guest rooms, and common areas
- Stair pressurization and smoke control integration
- Zoning and sequence-of-operations for multi-floor buildings
ITM
Fire Defense performs inspection, testing, and maintenance for hotel and apartment fire protection systems.
- Fire alarm system testing, including initiating devices and notification appliances
- Verification of device addressing, annunciation, and system operation
- Inspection of fire sprinkler systems, including valves, waterflow, and supervisory devices
- Testing of smoke detection in dwelling units and common areas
- Verification of monitoring and communication to supervising stations
- Documentation and deficiency reporting
Emergency Service
24/7 emergency service is available for hotel and apartment systems. Fire Defense supports urgent repairs and restoration.
Codes and Standards
Fire Defense performs services in accordance with NFPA 72, NFPA 99, NFPA 101, and other applicable codes, manufacturer requirements, and AHJ requirements.
Note: NFPA makes its codes and standards available online for free. Select View Free Access under Current & Prior Editions and create a free account.
Visit NFPA 25: Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems →
Manual fire alarm pull station installed by Fire Defense in a multi-floor residential building corridor.
Fire Defense inspecting a fire extinguisher cabinet alarm device during annual portable fire extinguisher service.
Questions & Answers
How do self-testing notification devices reduce disruption during inspections?
In fully addressable fire alarm systems, self-testing notification devices can perform automated checks of strobes and audible outputs without activating full-building alarms. This allows semi-annual inspections to verify device performance while minimizing disruption to occupants and operations.