
The Five NFPA Allowed Methods of Testing Smoke Detectors
Most know how to test a smoke detector at home, but when it comes to commercial fire alarms and smoke detectors there are 5 approved ways...

How to Conduct Home Fire Drills and a Printable Drill Template
At GenX Security we take fire and life safety seriously, which is why it is one of our specialty areas of planning, installation, and...


COVID-19 and Your Business and Home Security with GenX Security Greenville
GenX Security is still securing peace of mind in uncertain times. Here's how, frequently asked questions on our COVID-19 policies, and...

Staying Ahead of the Fire Alarm and Signaling Code Proposed Changes
Just when one NFPA 72 Fire Alarm and Signaling Code comes out, the next one is already undergoing proposed changes. As a professional,...


Not All Smoke Detectors Are Created Equal. Get To Know Yours.
You've heard it a hundred times: change the batteries in your smoke detector! So, have you done it yet? We won't nag you about it...


Developing an Integrated K-12 School Security Strategy and Standards
During the first quarter of each school year, schools nationwide have already planned and conducted multiple emergency drills for and...


Replacement for System Sensor L-Series Speaker and Strobes Available
Dear GenX Security Customers with System Sensor L-Series Speakers & Strobes: If we have installed the System Sensor L-Series Speaker and...


Advanced Voice-Activated Fire Alarm Technology Today
The biggest technology game changer right now in fire and life safety is the drastic improvement in the quality of voice-activated fire...


New Smoke Alarm Tests to Detect Fires Started by Synthetics
Decades ago most of the materials found in homes and businesses were made of natural materials, such as cotton and wood. But today the...


Home Fire Safety Tips for Fourth of July
Did you know that the yearly average number of fires started by fireworks is 18,500 per year, with 1,300 of those as structural (home)...