Top 3 Reasons to Upgrade Your Home Fire Alarm System

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Don’t Wait for a Scare—Upgrade Your Fire Alarm System Today
Home fire safety is one of those things you hope you’ll never need—but when you do, you want the best possible protection. If your fire alarm system is more than 10 years old, it may be time for an upgrade.

Here are the top three reasons homeowners across Central Florida are modernizing their systems:

1. Smarter, More Reliable Technology

Today’s systems offer features like hardwired detectors with battery backup, wireless alerts, and integration with your smartphone or home security system. That means no more missed chirps or wondering if your detectors are even working.

2. Faster Alerts = Faster Emergency Response

With professional 24/7 monitoring, your system doesn’t just beep—it contacts emergency services instantly. That critical time difference can save property, pets, and lives.

3. Possible Insurance Discounts

Many insurance providers offer discounts for homes with monitored fire alarm systems. Over time, your system could help pay for itself in savings—not to mention peace of mind.

🔧 We Make Upgrading Easy

At Lane Electronics, we offer custom fire alarm system design, installation, and ongoing service—all from a trusted, local team with over 30 years of experience.

Ready to upgrade your safety? Call us today for a free estimate.

What You Need to Know About RF Testing and Compliance

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If you’re constructing or renovating a commercial building in Florida, there’s one critical step you can’t skip before receiving your Certificate of Occupancy: ensuring that emergency responders can communicate inside the building.

📡 What Is an RF Site Survey?

An RF (Radio Frequency) Site Survey tests how well public safety radio signals travel throughout your building. Stairwells, basements, and elevator shafts often block or weaken these signals—creating dangerous dead zones for first responders.

Florida law now requires most new construction to undergo this testing to determine if signal-boosting equipment—such as a BDA (Bi-Directional Amplifier) or DAS (Distributed Antenna System)—is needed.

🧾 What Florida Statute 633.202 Says (In Plain English)

Florida’s fire prevention code, under Statute 633.202, mandates that:

  • All new commercial buildings must be tested for emergency radio coverage.
  • If coverage is inadequate, a signal enhancement system (BDA/DAS/ERCES) must be installed before occupancy is granted.
  • The system must be installed and maintained by qualified, licensed professionals.

This isn’t just about compliance—it’s about life safety.

✅ Why Lane Electronics?

We’re certified by PCTEL to perform RF Site Surveys and hold a GROL (General Radiotelephone Operator License), which is required for legally installing and servicing BDA/DAS/ERCES systems.

From testing to design and installation, we offer turnkey solutions that meet state and local code requirements.

📲 Ready to Build? Let’s Talk Code.

Before the drywall goes up—or the inspections begin—make sure you’re covered.
Contact Lane Electronics today for a quote or to schedule your required RF Site Survey.