Investing in Safety: When Is the Time to Replace Aging Fire Alarm Systems
A five-part, 30-minute webinar series on recognizing system risks and replacement timing.
Is It Time for a System Upgrade?
Sign up for our webinar series, a concise five-part program of 30-minute sessions designed to give you a clear, practical understanding of when and why fire alarm systems require replacement. Learn how system age, physical deficiencies, and changes in building occupancy or use can impact safety and code compliance.
Grounded in NFPA and ICC principles, the series will walk you through:
- Key lifecycle triggers
- Regulatory frameworks,
- Technical design considerations,
- Installation standards, and
- Project management essentials.
This series will help equip you to make informed, confident decisions about maintaining or upgrading your fire protection systems.
Specialty Episodes
- Healthcare | April 29, 2026 - Fire Alarm Systems in Healthcare: Integration, Compliance, and Critical Complexities
- Smoke Control | May 28, 2026 - The Importance of Integrated Fire Life Safety Systems: Fire Alarm and Smoke Control Systems
Fire Alarm Systems in Healthcare: Integration, Compliance, and Critical Complexities
Healthcare facilities have unique fire protection needs, often employing defend-in-place strategies rather than evacuation, because patients are immobile or unable to self-evacuate. Join our experts during this specialty webinar episode to explore the complexities of designing, integrating, and ensuring compliance for fire alarm systems in hospitals, ambulatory care centers, skilled nursing facilities, and other healthcare settings.
With experience from hundreds of healthcare projects annually and nearly 40 years of consulting, we discuss how fire alarm systems interact with smoke barriers, fire suppression, and emergency protocols to safeguard patients, staff, and visitors. Key issues include meeting Joint Commission, CMS, and state Department of Health standards while ensuring continuous operation in 24/7 critical care environments. The webinar also covers challenges integrating with nurse call, building automation, security, and mass notification systems, as well as handling phased installations in occupied facilities where system failure could be life-threatening.
Effective fire alarm systems in healthcare require technical expertise, code compliance, and a thorough understanding of clinical workflows, accreditation, and operational needs to prioritize patient safety and system reliability.
Webinar Recording: Fire Alarm System Replacement (Parts 1 + 2)
Whether you missed the live sessions or want to watch them again, access the full webinars here to gain essential insights into fire alarm system lifecycle triggers and replacement considerations.
- Part 1: Investing in Safety: When Is the Time to Replace Aging Fire Alarm Systems
- Part 2: Protecting Guests + Properties: Why Fire Alarm Replacement Matters (Hospitality)
Meet our Experts
Larry Rietz
Vice President, Global Service Line Leader Fire Detection + Alarm
Larry Rietz
Vice President, Global Service Line Leader Fire Detection + Alarm
AAS, Drafting for Industry, Management Development Certificate, National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies, Certified Fire Protection Specialist
Michael Johnson
Senior Vice President, Global and National Accounts
Michael Johnson
Senior Vice President, Global and National Accounts
BS, Business Management, Certified, National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), Member, Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), Member, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Member, National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Ambassador Program, Member, Design Build Institute of America (DBIA),
Christine Chatfield
Global Market Leader Hospitality
Christine Chatfield
Global Market Leader Hospitality
B.S., Fire Protection Engineering, Licensed PE: MD, Member, NFPA, Member, SFPE
Matthew Lausch
Operations Leader, Mid-Atlantic Region
Matthew Lausch
Operations Leader, Mid-Atlantic Region
Bachelor of Architectural Engineering, NICET Level IV, Fire Alarm Systems, Member, NFPA
Eric Babcock
Director/Senior Fire Protection Engineer
Eric Babcock
Director/Senior Fire Protection Engineer
B.S., Fire Protection Engineering, Licensed PE: NY, CA, NC, KY, VA, MD