The Smart Choice for Building Owners: Upgrading to Edwards LED Fire Alarm Devices 

In a changing world, building owners, engineers, and property managers continually seek ways to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability. With the rapid change in fire safety technology, one of the significant trends is the shift toward the installation of LED notification devices in fire alarm systems. There are several reasons Edwards LED fire alarm devices are the smart choice for the modern building owner. Here’s why it’s time to step up to these advanced systems and how Building Electronic Controls, Inc. can help you take this vital step forward.     

Benefits of Edwards LED Notification Devices     

1. Lower Current Draw:  

While one of the most evident advantages of an LED notification device over traditional halogen or legacy products is its current draw, it would be expected. Generally, an LED uses much less power while providing superior performance. Greater energy efficiency allows more devices to be connected to a single power supply, thus making the fire alarm system more flexible and scalable.   

2. Improved Durability and Long Life:  

LEDs are tough and, hence, have a very long life. While halogen lamps have limited operating life and tend to fail, the LEDs can last anywhere from 50,000 hours (about 5 and a half years) to even more. This means that replacement and maintenance are less frequent; hence, with time, it has low operation costs. In addition, they resist shock, vibrations, and external impacts, making them work in any environment.  

3. Improved Performance and Reliability:  

Edwards LED notification devices provide consistent and reliable performance. They come on instantly to full brightness—no warm-up time—which can be critical in a life safety situation. Moreover, LEDs generate an exceptionally controlled, uniform light distribution pattern that assures the notification signals are visible to all occupants.   

4. Environmental Benefits:  

Other environmental benefits associated with LEDs are that they do not radiate any UV and generate very minimal heat. Furthermore, they do not use hazardous substances like the mercury normally added to fluorescent lights. In that respect, installing LED notification devices will support building owners in reducing carbon emissions and promoting a more sustainable future.   

Why Upgrade Before End-of-Life?   

Ensuring Reliability:  

The components of fire alarm systems are subject to deterioration with time and thus result in unreliable performance. Upgrading to LED notification devices before your current system reaches the end of its life provides you with a fire alarm system that is reliable and effective in detecting and warning early against impending fire hazards.  

Compliance with Regulations:  

These fire safety regulations and building codes get changed or updated to accommodate the new standards of safety. This can make the older fire alarm systems out of spec for the present times, thereby putting building owners at risk for potential litigation and raising their liability. This will ensure that with modern LED notification devices, building owners can achieve the latest standards with peace of mind and not worry about fines.  

Decreasing False Alarms:  

The older the systems, the more likely they are to have malfunctioning sensors, dust accumulation, or shorted wiring, which can all cause false alarms. Repeated false alarms generate complacency among the occupants or responding emergency personnel. Advanced technology, combined with the improved accuracy of LED notification devices, work together to minimize false alarms so that occupants and emergency personnel can react appropriately to an alert.  

Cost Savings:  

Though large, the initial investment to upgrade to LED notification devices is highly compensated for by long-term savings. First, there are the savings realized from the electricity consumption reduction created by the increased energy efficiency of LEDs. Beyond that, less maintenance and a longer lifetime translate into less spent on replacements and repairs. Insurance companies may also offer better rates for buildings with modern and compliant fire alarm systems, further reducing the overall costs of upgrading to LED notification devices. 

Partner with BEC for Your LED Upgrade:  

Building Electronic Controls, Inc., offers technical assistance to building owners, engineers, property managers, and others seeking to retrofit their systems with electronic notification devices based on current resourceful LED technology. BEC offers top fire alarm services and expertise in installation, service, and maintenance across locations including Los Angeles, Bakersfield, Fresno, Sacramento, Orange County, Northern California, and Southern California, ensuring your system runs at peak performance. 

Contact BEC Today:  

Are you ready to upgrade your building’s old fire alarm notification system with some serious LED technology? Contact BEC today and let our experts guide you toward smarter, safer, and more efficient fire safety solutions.