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
- Education | March 30, 2026 - Designing Smarter Fire Alarm Systems for Educational Facilities: Ensuring Safety Through Effective Replacement
- 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
Designing Smarter Fire Alarm Systems for Educational Facilities: Ensuring Safety Through Effective Replacement
This specialty webinar episode discusses effective methods for replacing fire alarms in educational environments, highlighting the importance of detailed facility assessments, phased installation plans that reduce disruption, and designs that support future growth and technological updates. Successful replacement involves more than just swapping devices; it requires understanding occupant behavior, emergency procedures, and integration with campus safety systems. By engaging stakeholders early, conducting thorough surveys, and adopting flexible design approaches, institutions can develop fire protection systems that meet code requirements, are future-proof, and improve safety—whether upgrading a single building or renovating an entire campus.
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
Mid-Atlantic Operations Leader
Matthew Lausch
Mid-Atlantic Operations Leader
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