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Protection That Passes Inspection and Works When It Matters

A fire alarm system has one job, and it has to do it every time. We design and install systems that meet Massachusetts fire and building codes and your local fire department's requirements. Then we test them, document them and help keep them in service.

From hardwired, interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in a single-family home to addressable systems in commercial and multi-unit buildings, we handle the wiring and the system as one contractor. [CONFIRM: MA fire alarm / systems contractor license # and any manufacturer certifications]

Ceiling-mounted fire alarm horn strobe installed in a Boston commercial building

Residential Fire Alarms

Commercial Fire Alarms

  • Hardwired, interconnected smoke and CO detectors
  • Detector upgrades for renovations and additions
  • Smoke and CO detector upgrades before a home sale, to prepare for the fire department's certificate of compliance inspection [CONFIRM offered]
  • Monitored home fire alarm systems [CONFIRM monitoring partner]
  • Heat detectors for garages, kitchens and attics
  • Fire alarm system design and permitting
  • New system installation and full-system replacement
  • Addressable control panels, initiating devices, horns and strobes
  • System expansions for renovations and tenant fit-outs
  • Testing, inspection and maintenance [CONFIRM offered]
  • Troubleshooting trouble signals, power and battery issues
  • Coordination with sprinkler contractors and the fire department

How a Fire Alarm Project Works

01

Site Review.

We assess the building, its use and the code requirements.

02

Design & Permit.

System layout and permit submission to the building and fire departments.

03

Installation & Programming.

Devices wired, panel installed and programmed, and the system tested.

04

Acceptance Test & Handoff.

We test with the fire department, provide documentation and train your staff.

Our Services

Building, Powering & Protecting Homes and Businesses

Residential Electrical

Repairs, upgrades, renovation wiring and whole-home wiring.

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Commercial Electrical

Fit-outs, lighting, power and maintenance for businesses.

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New Construction

Electrical for new homes and commercial buildings, from plans to final inspection.

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Fire Alarms

Design, installation, testing and service for homes and buildings.

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Security Alarms

Intrusion alarms and sensors for homes, seasonal properties and businesses.

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Popular Home Upgrades

Panel upgrades, lighting, landscape lighting and EV chargers.

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Fire alarm pull station installation for a Boston and Cape Cod business

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you install fire alarms in single-family homes?

Yes. We install hardwired, interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide detection for homes, often as part of a renovation, addition or new build.

My commercial fire alarm panel is showing a trouble signal. Can you help?

Yes. Call (617) 415-3711. Trouble signals are often caused by power, battery or device issues, and we can diagnose and repair them. [CONFIRM emergency/after-hours service]

Do you work with the local fire department?

Yes. We handle permits and coordinate inspections and acceptance testing with the fire department in your town.

Can you take over service of an existing system?

[CONFIRM] Yes. We can evaluate an existing system, bring it up to date and service it going forward.

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