/ / Fire Alarm Systems
Life safety systems
done to code. Period.
Pure Light Electric installs, inspects, and upgrades commercial fire alarm systems throughout the Kansas City metro — NFPA 72 compliant, AHJ-coordinated, and documented from installation through annual inspection.
/ / What We Do
Complete fire alarm services.
From new system installation to annual inspections — we handle every aspect of commercial fire alarm systems in the KC metro.
New System Installation
Complete fire alarm system design and installation for new construction and tenant improvements — addressable and conventional systems.
Panel Upgrades & Replacements
Replace end-of-life or obsolete fire alarm control panels with modern addressable systems. We coordinate with the AHJ on all replacements.
Device Additions & Expansions
Adding smoke detectors, heat detectors, pull stations, or notification appliances to an existing system — properly integrated and tested.
Annual Inspection & Testing
NFPA 72-required annual inspection and testing. We test every device, document results, and provide the AHJ with a completed inspection report.
Sprinkler System Interface
Wiring the interface between sprinkler flow switches, tamper switches, and the fire alarm control panel — required in most commercial buildings.
Elevator Recall Wiring
Fire alarm to elevator controller interface for automatic elevator recall during alarm — a life-safety requirement in multi-story buildings.
HVAC Shutdown Integration
Duct smoke detectors and HVAC shutdown relay wiring — prevents smoke spread through ventilation systems during a fire event.
Emergency Voice / Evacuation
Mass notification and emergency voice communication system wiring for larger commercial buildings requiring voice evacuation.
/ / System Types
Conventional vs Addressable vs Wireless.
Choosing the right system type depends on your building size, occupancy, and budget. We help you choose what's right — not what's most expensive.
Conventional System
Best for: Small buildings — under 5 zonesDivides a building into zones — when a device activates, the panel identifies which zone, not which specific device. Lower cost but limited location detail.
Addressable System
Best for: Most commercial buildings — recommendedEach device has a unique address — the panel identifies the exact device that activated. Faster response, easier troubleshooting, better documentation for the AHJ.
Wireless System
Best for: Historic buildings, retrofits where wiring is difficultDevices communicate via radio frequency — no wiring required to each device. Ideal for retrofit situations where running conduit would damage historic or finished spaces.
/ / Devices We Install
Every component of a complete system.
Smoke Detectors
Ionization and photoelectric detectors for sleeping areas, corridors, and mechanical rooms — properly spaced per NFPA 72.
Heat Detectors
Fixed-temperature and rate-of-rise detectors for kitchens, garages, and areas where smoke detectors would cause false alarms.
Manual Pull Stations
Single and double-action pull stations at required exit locations — height-compliant and ADA-accessible.
Notification Appliances
Horn/strobe and speaker/strobe devices providing audible and visual alarm notification throughout the building.
Duct Smoke Detectors
In-duct detectors that detect smoke in the HVAC airstream and trigger fan shutdown to prevent smoke spread.
Flow & Tamper Switches
Sprinkler system monitoring — flow switches detect water flow, tamper switches detect valve position changes.
/ / Industries Served
We work in every commercial occupancy.
/ / Code Compliance
NFPA 72 and local AHJ requirements.
Fire alarm systems in Kansas City are governed by NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code) and local amendments enforced by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) — the local fire marshal or building department.
Pure Light Electric coordinates with the AHJ on every project — from plan review through final inspection. We handle the paperwork so you get your certificate of occupancy without surprises.
/ / Common Questions
Fire Alarm FAQ
What KC building owners and property managers ask us most.
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/ / Get Started
Life safety isn't optional.
Whether you need a new system, an inspection, or an upgrade — Pure Light Electric gets it done to code, on time, with full AHJ coordination.
