North American provides fire alarm services for your home 
or business.          

For your home, smoke and heat detectors are strategically 
placed outside sleeping areas, and in other locations in 
your home.  Heat detectors provide supplementary coverage 
such as in garages or kitchen areas, where smoke detectors 
would not function reliably.          

The fire alarm always provides a loud audible alarm when 
fire is detected, giving you the time you need to escape.  
Central station monitoring alerts firefighters.  For the 
hearing impaired, strobe lights are installed to provide a 
visual alarm.          

These detectors are powered from a central control panel 
which is equipped with backup power, so your system will 
continue to function properly in an electric failure.          

FAQ: In San Francisco, residences are required by code to 
install smoke detectors directly wired to a lighting 
circuit.  These "hard wired" smoke detectors provide good 
basic coverage, but no monitoring capability and often no 
backup power.  North American's  detectors are powered 
from the master control, which provides central station 
monitoring, standby power, loud alarm sound, and strobes, 
if needed.  Does this mean I might need 2 smoke detectors 
outside the sleeping area?  Yes, it does.
          

For your business, fire alarm requirements are often 
mandated by the local fire authorities.  We work with 
these authorities to fulfill your requirements.
          

For your Safety: Consider the alarm as part of a 
comprehensive fire safety plan.  When your fire alarm 
system has been installed, consider:          

Battery operated smoke detectors as a supplement.  Here in 
earthquake country, electricity can be off for extended 
periods following a shake, even a minor one.  Battery 
operated detectors work for a year on a single battery.          

Fire extinguishers for home, business, boat, R.V., etc.  
Learn to use them effectively, and purchase the largest 
ones the weakest member of your household can comfortably 
handle.          

Suggested Locations for extinguishers:  Near the kitchen 
(NOT next to the stove, which will probably be in flames 
when you need your extinguisher), in garages and 
basements, in each bedroom (this room is, after all, where 
you will probably be when a fire breaks out!).  Vehicles 
should have fire extinguishers as well.          

DETECT CARBON MONOXIDE.  Carbon Monoxide(CO)is a colorless, 
odorless and tasteless gas that can kill within minutes, 
given a high enough exposure.  Automobiles emit the gas, 
as does your furnace and water heater.  Most of the time 
the gas is exhausted through the vents on the equipment.  
If something goes wrong with the vents you can be exposed.  
North American sells, installs, monitors and maintains 
carbon monoxide detection devices.          

At the very least, purchase and install one of the retail 
CO detectors, available at many stores.     

DETECT GAS LEAKS.  A leak of combustable gas can cause a tragedy.    

Eliminate Clutter.  Combustible material in a basement, 
closet or garage is simply fuel for a fire just waiting 
for a spark. Get rid of it.         

Be safe with combustible liquids.  Gasoline, thinners and 
other combustible liquids are dangerous and must be stored 
safely.  Advice: Enclosed metal cabinets, away from 
furnace, water heater and other ignition sources for those 
you need to keep handy.  To the hazardous waste dump for 
those you don't need.          

Exit Drills in the Home. E.D.I.T.H.  A program promulgated 
by the National Fire Protection Association.  Practice  
two ways out of each room.  Teach children to get out, and 
stay out of the house if there is a fire.  Meet at a 
designated location outside the home.          

We do not assume liabality for damage or injuries.