April 3, 2019
Whether you are designing and engineering a new facility or renovating an existing building, there are many decisions to be made – and a lot of them have long-term consequences. With every major choice you make, you need to weigh multiple factors: the safety, comfort, and sustainability of your building; the initial capital expense; the design and installation effort required; the importance of value-added features; the long-term total cost of ownership; the ease of maintenance and expandability; the availability of service and support, and more.
In many cases, you and those who manage the facility will have to live with the consequences of your decisions for a long time.
One of the most critical decisions you will make is your choice of a fire alarm and life-safety system. To make the best-informed decision, you must consider all factors. Here are 10 vital questions you should ask before making your final choice.