Crown Systems
Fire Alarm Systems & Life Safety Services
Crown Systems specializes in the design, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of complete life safety systems. As a licensed Fire Alarm Contractor in the State of Texas, we provide fire protection solutions that safeguard building occupants, protect property, and ensure compliance with all applicable codes and standards.
Our systems are designed to be intuitive for building personnel, scalable for future growth, and cost-effective over their lifecycle. Whether your facility needs a new fire alarm installation, inspections to meet NFPA requirements, or long-term service and maintenance, Crown Systems delivers dependable solutions backed by trained and certified professionals.
We also offer annual maintenance programs and inspection schedules to keep systems compliant and dependable. We are a certified Siemens distributor and installer. Our team includes NICET-certified personnel with specialized training in advanced detection and special hazard systems.
Fire Alarm System Installation & Design
A reliable fire alarm system begins with proper engineering, product selection, and code-compliant installation. Crown Systems provides:
- Turnkey fire alarm system design
- Code- and AHJ-compliant installation
- System layout based on occupancy, hazards, and building features
- Upgrades, retrofits, and integration with existing infrastructure
- Programming, device configuration, and final commissioning
We install systems tailored to your facility’s needs, and our designs support long-term flexibility for expansions, remodels, or technology changes.
Certified Expertise
Our technicians are experienced with a wide range of fire alarm platforms, including:
- Hardwired and addressable systems
- RF and wireless solutions
- Microprocessor-based systems
- High-speed detection systems
- Networked and proprietary fire alarm systems
Fire Alarm Testing & Inspections
Testing and inspections are essential to ensure your fire alarm system will function properly in an emergency. Crown Systems provides inspections that meet NFPA requirements, AHJ guidelines, and insurance standards.
Inspection Intervals
- Annual inspections
- Semi-annual inspections
- Quarterly or monthly testing (as required by system type)
- Sensitivity testing every other year (per NFPA)
Inspection Process
Our inspection procedures include evaluation of:
- Smoke and heat detectors
- Pull stations and initiating devices
- Notification appliances (horns/strobes)
- Control panels, annunciators, and power supplies
- Batteries, fuses, and supervisory components
- Device sensitivity and environmental conditions
- Fire/smoke damper activation (if applicable)
- Elevator recall and firefighter service (if applicable)
- Monitoring communication pathways
Detailed reporting is provided at the end of every inspection, documenting device status, test results, and corrective actions needed for compliance.
Fire Alarm System Repair & Maintenance
Fire alarm systems require ongoing care to maintain peak performance. Crown Systems offers timely, professional service when issues arise, including:
- Troubleshooting system faults and trouble signals
- Repair or replacement of malfunctioning components
- Wiring repairs and device relocation
- Power supplies, batteries, and module replacement
- Emergency service available 24/7
We work closely with facility managers, maintenance teams, and building staff to ensure problems are resolved quickly and documented appropriately for compliance needs.
Confidence Testing & Code Compliance Support
Life safety systems must meet NFPA standards and local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements. Crown Systems helps you stay compliant through:
- Scheduled confidence testing
- Code-required inspections and documentation
- Corrective actions for deficiencies
- Preparation for AHJ inspections
- Assistance responding to notices of violation
- Organized reporting for insurance providers
We help remove the stress from compliance and keep your building inspection-ready at all times.
Special Hazard System Support
Facilities with specialized risks require systems beyond traditional fire alarms. Crown Systems supports:
- Clean agent systems
- Special hazard detection systems
- Sensitive equipment environments
- High-value asset protection
- Suppression system interface monitoring
Our NICET-certified team is trained in the testing and maintenance of these mission-critical life safety systems.
Emergency Lighting & Egress Safety
Proper emergency lighting is essential for safe evacuation. We provide:
- Inspection and testing of exit and emergency lights
• Battery load testing
• Bulb and fixture replacement
• Code-required functionality tests
• Verification of proper illumination and location
Keeping these devices working properly reduces risk, prevents violations, and helps protect building occupants during an emergency.
Monitoring & Notification Services
Monitoring plays a critical role in ensuring your system provides timely alerts to responding agencies. Crown Systems installs and programs fire alarm systems so they are fully ready for monitoring through any qualified monitoring provider. Whether your facility uses an existing monitoring service or needs a new provider, we ensure your system is properly configured to transmit alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals reliably.
For customers who want a turnkey solution, Crown Systems also maintains a partnership with Matrix Technologies, a trusted third-party monitoring company. Through this partnership, we can help coordinate new accounts, program systems to Matrix specifications, and assist with initial setup on your behalf. Matrix provides the actual 24/7 monitoring service, while Crown ensures the system hardware, programming, and communication pathways are installed correctly and fully operational.
Our monitoring-support services include:
- Installing and programming monitoring communicators and modules
- Preparing systems for connection to any monitoring provider
- Coordinating account setup with Matrix Technologies when requested
- Verifying alarm, supervisory, and trouble signal transmission
- Assisting with upgrades, communication path changes, or reactivation
- Supplying documentation required by AHJs, insurers, or maintenance staff
This approach gives facilities the freedom to use their preferred monitoring provider while benefiting from Crown System’s installation expertise and seamless integration.
What Systems We Service
Crown Systems provides full support for:
- Fire alarm systems
- Fire detection and initiating devices
- Notification systems
- Supervisory circuits and control valves
- Special hazard detection
- Clean agent interface devices
- Networked and addressable alarm architectures