Fire alarm certified. We install fire alarm systems, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors for residential and commercial properties — ensuring your system meets all applicable code requirements.
What We Install
- Fire alarm systems (residential and commercial)
- Photoelectric smoke detectors
- Carbon monoxide (CO) detectors
- Combination smoke/CO units
- Interconnected hardwired systems
- Fire alarm inspection preparation
- Replacement of expired detectors
Common Questions
We install photoelectric smoke detectors, which are required by many local codes including Cincinnati. We also install combination smoke/CO units where appropriate.
For new construction and major renovations, hardwired interconnected smoke detectors are required by code. For existing homes, requirements depend on scope of work.
Smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years. CO detectors every 5-7 years. Check the manufacture date on the back of each unit.
Photoelectric detectors are better at detecting smoldering fires (more common in residential settings). Ionization detectors respond faster to flaming fires. Many jurisdictions now require photoelectric.
Yes, if your home has any fuel-burning appliances (gas furnace, water heater, stove) or an attached garage. Many local codes require them regardless.
Yes. We assess your current system, identify what needs to be updated or replaced, and bring everything up to code before inspection.
Safety Questions
Single chirps usually mean low battery. Continuous chirping may indicate the unit has expired and needs replacement. If multiple units chirp simultaneously, there may be a wiring issue.
Inside every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, on every level of the home including the basement. CO detectors should be on each level and near sleeping areas.
Don't disconnect it. Frequent false alarms usually mean the detector needs to be cleaned, relocated (away from kitchen/bathroom steam), or replaced. Call us to assess.
