Commercial Fire Alarm Monitoring in
Portland, Oregon
Peak Fire Protection offers 24-hour Fire System Monitoring in the greater Portland, Oregon metro area.
In commercial buildings that have fire systems, fire sprinklers, kitchen hood systems, fire alarm devices, and other specialty fire equipment are equipped with electronic devices that detect fire events. Smoke detectors, manual pull stations, waterflow alarms, and valve supervision devices are a few examples.
How Does Fire Alarm Monitoring Work?
In the event of a fire, the initiating device sends a signal to the Fire Alarm Control Panel. From there, the signal is transmitted to a third party Alarm Monitoring Station, who will in turn notify the fire department or property owner of the signal, and determine if the signal requires fire department dispatch.
In the case of an alarm event, the monitoring station will automatically notify the fire department to dispatch. It is required that commercial buildings have such fire alarm systems in place - and for good reason.
Monitoring Trouble Signals & Leak Detection
Aside from fire department dispatch, another key role that fire alarm monitoring plays is in notifying property owners when a fire system needs maintenance or repair. For example, when a dry pipe fire sprinkler system loses air pressure it is detected by a pressure switch. The pressure switch sends the signal to the fire alarm panel and notifies the alarm monitoring station of the condition. In this situation, if air pressure drops low enough, the dry valve will trip, introducing water to the system causing a false fire alarm and potentially expensive repairs. Becoming aware of the low air signal prior to system activation gives the property owner time to call Peak Fire to repair the issue prior to it becoming an expensive mishap. There are a wide range of supervisory and trouble conditions that can compromise a fire system and being aware of an issue promptly helps keep your systems working at their full potential.
Daily Test Signals
Part of your fire system monitoring subscription will include a "Daily Test Signal". The purpose of the signal is to ensure that your Fire Alarm Control Panel is communicating with the third-party monitoring station. If a communication trouble is found, the monitoring company will notify you so that the issue can be addressed and resolved.
How Much Does Fire System Monitoring Cost in Portland?
Peak Fire Protection is one of the top commercial fire alarm monitoring companies in Portland. Our fire system monitoring service is charged on a monthly subscription basis. In general, one can expect to pay $60-$100/month depending on the needs of your system and the equipment installed. Call Peak Fire to set up your fire alarm monitoring service today!
“Chris and Daniel at Peak Fire took care of a major operation at my facility (60 new sprinkler heads + fire alarm systems) Fast: Reliable and they always lock up when you call and have a great reputation with the city inspectors.“
~ Tony O., Hillsboro, Oregon
Commercial Fire Alarm Monitoring Company Service Area
With our offices in Hillsboro and Portland, we provide fire alarm monitoring services throughout the PDX Portland, Oregon Metro Area including Beaverton, Tigard, Aloha, Lake Oswego, Oregon City, Tualatin, Clackamas and Sherwood ~
Also Hood River, Eugene, Corvallis, Cottage Grove and Salem, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington.
We’re a 24 hour fire alarm monitoring company.
We also travel to the Oregon Coastal cities - Astoria, Lincoln City, Cannon Beach, Tillamook and Newport, Oregon!
