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Minnesota Building Code: Sprinkler Requirements Explained
Fire sprinkler provisions have been in building codes for decades. Automatic fire sprinkler systems improve survival rates and decrease the risk of financial loss by limiting the spread of flames. A...
What to Consider When Implementing A Fire Monitoring Service
You’re looking to implement a new fire monitoring service or upgrade your existing one, how do you know what factors to consider? The features you need will depend on the type of building or...
Consolidate State-by-State Vendors into One National Partner
As a national electrical contractor keeping track of your fire safety, security, monitoring, and electrical vendors is no small task. It can be time-consuming and stressful as you coordinate what...
Selecting a Video Doorbell System
If you’re shopping for a video doorbell system, you’ll have a device that lets you see visitors, store the images, and in some cases, converse with them. The number of models and features available...
Selecting a Vendor for Fire, Security, Monitoring in Minnesota
Are you a business owner, property manager, or other professional responsible for keeping a building safe from fire and security threats in Minnesota? Choosing the right vendor for fire, security,...
Common Building Security Vulnerabilities
If you’ve invested in a security system for your business, you may assume that your needs are sufficiently covered. You’ll need to stay on top of things, however, to make sure you don’t have any...
7 Ways To Safety-check Your Vendors
At Brothers Fire & Security, we believe that safety is paramount to our success. Like us, we know many businesses that work hard to ensure their employees and customers are in a safe, protected...
Fire and Security Checklists for K-12 Schools in Minnesota
Editor's note: This blog was updated in 2023 to include additional resources. The intent of fire and life safety inspections in K-12 school systems is to make schools safer for everyone. Minnesota's...