The owners or facilities managers of older buildings are frequently faced with the need to replace all or part of an aging fire and/or security system. Replacing or retrofitting an antiquated fire and/or security system is usually an unwelcome development, especially for those unfamiliar with all of the code requirements and technical details in the nuances of these critical life safety systems.
As a result, building owners often rely solely on electrical contractors to decide the equipment to be used for a fire and/or security system retrofit.
