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Install equipment before December 31, 2021 to take advantage of Section 179 - 2021 Tax Incentive Fire Life Safety Equipment is not optional in commercial use and multi-family residential building projects. If budgets are tight, Section 179 of the 2021 Tax Incentive can help businesses to save some money for required equipment expenditures. Our bank of choice, Ascentium Capital, explains how... Tax provisions accelerate depreciation on qualifying business equipment, office furniture, technology, software and other business items. Qualifying businesses may deduct a significant portion, up to $1,050,000 in 2021 (to be adjusted for inflation in future years). There is a dollar-for-dollar phase out for purchases over $2.62 million. Additionally, for 2021 bonus depreciation remains at 100% on qualifying assets. Consequently, Section 179 may help bolster your bottom line, enabling you…
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3G & CDMA To Sunset In 2022

3G & CDMA To Sunset In 2022

Equipment & Technology
In 2022, cellular companies including T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T will sunset (retire) their CDMA and 3G technology.  If you have a fire or burglar alarm being supported by an older cellular communicator running on CDMA and 3G signals, it is time to start planning to upgrade your alarm communication equipment. Many fire alarms as well as burglar alarms use cellular communication devices to send trouble signals to a 24 hour central monitoring station. The central monitoring station is responsible for contacting your local emergency response team to send the proper help.  If your cellular communication device is using CDMA and 3G signals to relay signals, and your cellular provider is no longer supporting those signals in your area, you and your alarm system could be in big trouble. AT&T announced…
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Commercial Fire Protection Tips

Commercial Fire Protection Tips

Commercial Fire Protection Tips
Commercial fire protection tips for Southern California businesses and Schools. Both have their own vital needs when it comes to protecting their buildings and occupants. There's a wide range of commercial fire protection systems to look at when it's time to install a new alarm system. Commercial Fire Protection Systems For 20+ years we've designed, installed and managed commercial fire systems in Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara, and Ventura. From start to finish we also do all parts of designing, installing and making sure safety systems are kept up. Fire Protection School Buildings The main cause of fires in schools is cooking equipment. Next to that is any experiments with heat sources which boosts risks of accidental fires. A tried and tested protocol for safety with…
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Holiday Security Tips For Business Alarm Systems

Holiday Security Tips For Business Alarm Systems

Holiday Security System Tips
During the holiday time, business alarm systems need checking because burglaries are higher. For our clients in Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside-San Bernardino, Ventura and Santa Barbara being aware is vital. Companies need to keep intruders out and also valuables kept safe. Here are some tips for workplaces to follow. Inspect Video Surveillance SystemsMake sure all cameras are working and that none have lost their best position to get the best image. Also, make sure the video is being recorded and captured. Decor Near Security SystemsMotion sensing gets blocked by holiday decor and at the same time set off alarms. Balloons will often trigger false alarms. Tell Security Company Holiday Business HoursNotify your security monitoring company and also inform them of changes in operating hours. This way they are on…
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Important Fire Alarm System Design Factors

Important Fire Alarm System Design Factors

Fire Prevention Tips
Fire alarm system design is vital. This is the case when looking to save money, cut false alarms, and time spent installing systems. In spite of that fact, fire alarm systems are meant to save lives, one that is designed badly is the opposite. Los Angeles and Orange County property owners are responsible for the security of their building and need to follow legal requirements. Always speak with an expert when designing a new or upgrading a fire and safety alarm system. This is best because with one chance to get it right to help save lives a well-designed fire alarm system is best. The National Fire Protection Association in 2011 found that fire departments had 2,383,000 false alarms. This was a 9% rise from a year earlier. The fact…
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Access Control System Types for Better Security

Access Control System Types for Better Security

Access Control System Types
Need info on an access control system? Advanced Alarm Inc offers an array of fire and life-saving security services from affordable building access control systems to proximity cards and facial recognition access using the latest in security technology. Heres info on the various types of Access control systems to help improve and provide your commercial or residential building with better security measures. Access Control System Types - RBAC, DAC, MAC RBAC, Role Based Access Control is a technology known also as Non-Discretionary Access Control. Very popular with both commercial businesses and residential buildings in Southern California. Depending on the person's role, RBAC access is given on the individual's role in the company. This makes it easy to set access limitations based on job duties and responsibilities. A MAC system (Mandatory…
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Fire Safety Install Projects

Fire Safety Install Projects

Advanced Alarm & Fire Inc. Projects
Recent Advanced Alarm Inc fire safety installation project for a commercial restaurant chain in Los Angeles County. We love the work that we do with each alarm system we design install or repair. This is one of many alarm projects from clients in Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura and Santa Barbara.  
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Commercial Burglar Alarm Project

Commercial Burglar Alarm Project

Advanced Alarm & Fire Inc. Projects
Adavanced Alarm Inc installation and burglar alarm project for local Orange County CA car dealership. We cherish the planning the framework that gives clients peace of mind when it comes to fire safety and security. Need experts to assist with planning and installing a fire safety system? Our company has decades of experience and are here to provide solutions for fire safety and security alarm projects.  Our team services all of Southern California including Los Angeles and Orange Counties, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura and Santa Barbara.
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IP Camera System CCTV Project

IP Camera System CCTV Project

Advanced Alarm & Fire Inc. Projects
Latest IP Camera System CCTV Project for the Oxnard School of Performing Arts in Ventura County. We take great pride with each fire safety system we design, install and maintain and look forward to helping companies and business find the right solutions for their fire safety and security needs. Our service area extends into the follow areas; Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura County.
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