ATLANTA — Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Texas Homeland Security & Sound, an acquisition that adds to Pye-Barker's fire protection presence in the area. Texas Homeland Security & Sound – ...

Business fires cause hundreds of millions of dollars in damages every year, making this one of the most important safety issues for business owners and office or facility managers to address.

Occupant Load Determines Fire Code Application – Occupant load calculations help identify which fire alarm and safety regulations apply. Mixed-Use Buildings Must Consider Combined Loads – When ...

Security and fire alarm systems are designed for operation within specified current and voltage ratings. If these ratings are exceeded due to short-circuit or voltage transients, components may ...

ATLANTA—Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has strengthened its presence in Long Island, N.Y., with the acquisition of Lowitt Alarms & Security Systems, Inc., a security systems and fire alarm provider. This ...

For many homeowners, keeping their property safe doesn’t necessarily mean paying a monthly bill. The rise of smart home ...

While there are a lot of similarities between fire alarms and security systems, it is crucial to be aware of the differences, and wiring is one of the biggest. Like security panels, fire alarm control ...

Even if you're not ready to take the plunge into fire alarm system design and installation just yet, you should still know the fundamentals in order to perform emergency work. This includes knowing ...

We all know electrical workers are responsible for installing many different electrical systems within a building (lighting and receptacles). But what about all of the other types of systems, such as ...

The features you need in a business security system depend on your company, budget and the typical security risks you face.

Nicely Elementary School in Greensburg has been operating without a functional fire alarm system for nearly a month following a power surge, which rendered the alarm panel inoperable. The school, ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. ATLANTA, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pye-Barker Fire & Safety -- the largest fully integrated and full-service fire ...