Fire alarm systems protect lives, property, and your business’s ability to stay open. In Florida, most commercial buildings are required by code to have a working fire alarm system — and to keep it inspected and tested. Florida Electrical & Fire Alarm LLC designs, installs, inspects, and repairs commercial fire alarm systems across Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Stuart, Jensen Beach, and Palm City. Florida Electrical License #ER13016161.
Why Your Business Needs a Compliant Fire Alarm System
- It’s the law. The Florida Fire Prevention Code is based on NFPA 72 and is enforced by your local fire marshal (the authority having jurisdiction, or AHJ). Working fire alarm systems are required for offices, retail spaces, restaurants, warehouses, and multi-family buildings.
- Insurance may require it. Many commercial insurance policies require a monitored, properly maintained fire alarm system to keep coverage in force.
- It protects people and property. Early detection means faster evacuation and a faster fire department response — limiting damage and downtime.
Our Fire Alarm Services
- New system installation — design and installation for new construction and build-outs, engineered to your occupancy type and AHJ requirements.
- System upgrades & replacements — aging panels, discontinued equipment, and bringing older systems up to current code.
- Annual inspection & testing — yearly inspection and testing with complete documentation for your records and the AHJ.
- Monitoring — connection to a listed central monitoring station.
- Repairs & troubleshooting — false alarms, trouble signals, dead devices, and panel faults. We find the cause and fix it.
- Tenant improvements — adding or relocating devices when your space changes.
NFPA 72 Compliance
We design and install every system to NFPA 72 and the Florida Fire Prevention Code: proper device spacing and placement, notification appliance coverage (audible and visible), battery calculations for standby power, and complete as-built documentation for AHJ submittal and final inspection.
Industries We Serve
- Offices
- Retail stores and restaurants
- Warehouses and light industrial
- Medical and dental offices
- Multi-family residential common areas
- Churches and assembly occupancies
- Property-management portfolios
Our Process
- Site survey — we walk your building and review your needs and AHJ requirements.
- Design & proposal — a code-compliant system design with clear, upfront pricing.
- Permit & installation — we handle the permit and coordinate inspections.
- Testing & documentation — acceptance testing with complete records for the AHJ.
- Ongoing inspection & service — scheduled testing and fast response when you need us.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often does a commercial fire alarm need inspection?
NFPA 72 requires annual inspection and testing as a minimum. Your local AHJ or your insurer may require more frequent testing for certain systems or occupancies.
My panel shows a trouble signal — is that urgent?
Yes. A trouble signal means part of your system isn’t working the way it should. Call (561) 552-3753 — don’t just silence it and hope it goes away.
Can you take over monitoring of an existing system?
In most cases, yes. We’ll survey your existing equipment and connect it to a listed central monitoring station.
Do you handle the permit and fire marshal inspection?
Yes — permitting, AHJ coordination, and acceptance testing are all included with our installations.
Need a fire alarm system installed, inspected, or repaired? Call Florida Electrical & Fire Alarm at (561) 552-3753.
We also provide commercial electrical services for businesses across the Treasure Coast.
