CES & Monitoring

24/7 - 365 Monitoring

Commercial Electronics Systems offers comprehensive monitoring solutions to meet state, local, and federal requirements. Our services also include monitoring takeover for systems previously installed and maintained by other companies. Our monitoring capabilities encompass IP communicators, phone lines, cellular lines, and radios (RF).

  • Area of Refuge monitoring is an essential to any life and safety system, to ensure ADA compliance.

  • We provide monitoring of all signals on a fire alarm and sprinkler system. Our highly trained staff monitors an array of signals including traditional alarms, alarm troubles, and supervisory signals.

  • We now provide monitoring of elevator panels—our central monitoring station facilitates dispatches in elevator emergencies.

  • Keeping your loved ones, your assets, property, and employees safe is a top priority for CES. We monitor all security signals and facilitate through our central monitoring station dispatches and alarms with local jurisdictions.

What does fire alarm monitoring look like?

Fire alarm monitoring is a system that helps detect and alert people about the presence of fire or smoke in a building. It typically involves sensors, alarms, and a central monitoring station.

  1. Sensors: Sensors are devices placed strategically throughout a building that can detect smoke, heat, or other fire signs. They are designed to trigger an alarm when they detect such signs.

  2. Alarms: When a sensor detects a potential fire, it sends a signal to the fire alarm system, which then activates alarms, such as sirens, strobe lights, or horns. These alarms are typically loud and attention-grabbing to alert people in the building to the potential danger.

  3. Monitoring Station: The fire alarm system is usually connected to a central monitoring station, which is staffed by trained operators who can monitor the alarms in real time. The monitoring station receives signals from the sensors and can quickly assess the situation and take appropriate action.

  4. Alerting Authorities: If the monitoring station confirms that there is a fire or smoke, they can alert the relevant authorities, such as the fire department, to dispatch emergency responders to the location. The monitoring station can also notify designated personnel within the building, such as building managers or security personnel, to evacuate occupants and take appropriate measures to control the fire.

  5. Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Fire alarm systems require regular maintenance and testing to ensure they function properly. Monitoring stations can also receive signals for system malfunctions, such as low battery alerts or faulty sensors, and coordinate with technicians to troubleshoot and resolve the issues.

Fire alarm monitoring involves sensors that detect signs of fire, alarms that alert people in the building, a monitoring station that receives signals from the sensors and takes appropriate action, and maintenance to ensure the system's reliability.