EVERYTHING RELATED TO COMMERCIAL SECURITY & FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS

AIS is a full service integration company specializing in the design, installation, monitoring, inspection, and service of electronic Fire Alarms/Mass Notification, CCTV, Door Access, and Burglar Alarms. The company is headquartered in Birmingham, AL, and serves all of central Alabama.

Call us today at 205.290.9404 or fill out our Contact Us form for a free, no-obligation consultation, risk assessment and/or quote.

Installation, inspection and service after the sale are imperative for commercial fire protection and security. AIS maintains a research and development team to stay current on new technology, equipment, and installation techniques. AIS employees are continuously trained and abreast of any changes that occur in Federal and State regulations and insurance industry requirements.

AIS will assist in adhering to code, NFPA, and the authority having jurisdictions (AHJ) requirements. AIS inspectors are NICET/NFPA certified and comply with all industry standards.

AIS's goal has always been superior life safety and asset protection. AIS is one of the largest fire protection integrators and security firms in central Alabama. AIS salesmen, designers, technicians, and inspectors are extensively trained and certified in all areas of fire alarm, CCTV, door access and security.

  • Design and Installation - AIS provides full service design and installation capabilities including programming, wire installation, conduit installation, device installation, and testing. AIS provides detailed training and continued customer support long after the sale.
  • Monitoring - AIS provides security system monitoring, fire alarm system monitoring, and CCTV system monitoring. AIS has the resources and training to monitor and service virtually any system.
  • Inspections - AIS performs detailed inspections at least annually and delivers complete detailed reports.
  • Service - AIS provides service for your systems 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Our service team is second to none and is prepared to respond any time of the day.

FIRE ALARMS

AIS is an industry leader in fire detection/mass notification and alarm capabilities in Birmingham and central Alabama. AIS knowledge and installation procedures are second to none. A staff of industry veterans and continuous training enables AIS to deliver high-quality fire alarm systems in a variety of applications and markets.

AIS primarily installs fire alarm systems and equipment from Gamewell-FCI, division of Honeywell. Gamewell-FCI is a leader in the design and manufacturing of fire alarm control panels, life safety systems, voice evacuation systems, and mass notification systems. Gamewell consistently delivers dependable cutting edge solutions. The highly dependable and respected Gamewell brand is recognized as one of the leading fire alarm manufacturers in the industry, and is backed by Honeywell's strength and tradition.

Honeywell's experience, technology, and focus is critical in the constantly evolving challenges involved in fire and life safety. Regardless of the size of the project, Gamewell-FCI offers a complete range of solutions. Honeywell Life Safety is a global leader in commercial fire systems. The products, integrated system solutions, and services are designed for life safety, and insure a secure and productive environment in a variety of applications.

AIS also frequently provides monitoring, inspection and service on the following commercial alarm systems and equipment.

  • Silent Knight: Silent Knight is a leading manufacturer of fire alarm control panels, UL listed DACTs, life-safety equipment, central station receivers, and power supply distribution modules. Silent Knight systems and components are found in hundreds of thousands of fire systems worldwide. The IntelliKnight panel is the first addressable FACP with a built-in digital communicator available in distribution.
  • Firelite: FireLite is the leading manufacturer of low-to-mid sized fire alarm control communicators, remote power supplies, annunciators and voice evacuation products.

CCTV

AIS designs closed-circuit television systems from single cameras to complete video management systems. AIS CCTV systems allow you to remotely monitor, record, and retrieve video footage in a variety of applications.

Whether providing just a few fixed cameras for viewing only, engineering guard and monitoring station consoles and equipment, or implementing long-range video transmission systems for large customers with hundreds of cameras, AIS is a leader in closed-circuit television solutions.

Video analytics, megapixel cameras, and wireless video are some of the state-of-the-art technologies that AIS incorporates into advanced systems.

AIS works with virtually all commercial CCTV systems, however, here are a few we specialize in:

Mobotix - Develop and manufactures HiRes IP cameras for video surveillance and web attraction solutions via network.

Pelco - Pelco is a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of video and security systems and equipment ideal for any industry.

Bosch - The product range from Bosch Security Systems includes video surveillance systems with state-of-the-art IP-solutions, Access Control Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, Fire Detection and Evacuation Systems, Security Management Systems, Paging and Personal Security Systems, Public Address and Conference Systems, Professional Audio Systems as well as Care Solutions, all of which are designed to minimize your lifetime cost of ownership.

GE - GE Security can help you meet the many challenges you face with video solutions designed to protect all aspects of your business. GE systems integrate cameras, DVRs, software and more to provide comprehensive security that is easy to use and manage. We're committed to helping you secure your organization and finding new, cost-effective ways to scale and upgrade equipment as your needs change. Whether you're securing a single store or multiple locations around the globe, GE products and expertise are there for you.

In 2008 GE Security was named the North American Video Surveillance Solutions Company of the Year by Frost & Sullivan. The award is given annually to the company that demonstrates unparalleled excellence within its industry through leadership, management, products and service.

Videofied - Videofied enhances sophisticated surveillance systems, acting as "remote sentries" that can be located anywhere, providing instant video alerts of intrusions. Once alerted, site managers or guard staff can use the power of their megapixel pan/tilt/zoom cameras and surveillance system to coordinate incident response. Videofied security systems deliver police when you need them - through video verified alarms

SECURITY AND INTRUSION

Ademco Vista - Solid features and robust system capacities, make VISTA panels the ideal choice for any installation.

AlarmNet - Honeywell's AlarmNet has been the nationwide leader in alarm communications technology since 1986. A reliable alternative for the transmission of alarm signals, our radio network provides extensive coverage in the United States and Canada.

ACCESS CONTROL

Keri - Keri Systems, one of the world's most popular providers of access control and integrated security systems, including digital video, photo badging and alarm monitoring. Keri provides integrated access control and integrated security system solutions.

NXT is Keri's newest access control platform providing unmatched system flexibility, ease of use and cost effectiveness. Utilizing true peer to peer Ethernet communications for networking between controllers and software, the system has eliminated the single point of failure prevalent in most other access control systems. A new standard in security, NXT is first of a new generation of equipment to utilize encrypted data from Cards to Readers. Extremely intelligent controllers operate virtually autonomously minimizing network traffic and eliminating bandwidth concerns. Unmatched security does not come at a price however. Using the latest in electronic processing and networking technology, NXT is one of the most cost effective systems on the market.

Keyscan - Keyscan is a leading manufacturer of premium access control systems that electronically regulate doors and elevators. Industry-renowned for product quality and customer support, Keyscan systems are built on a foundation of versatility, flexibility, and scalability.

AIS CLIENTS

AIS has worked with hundreds of companies in Birmingham and central Alabama and is happy to give references to prospective new clients. Below are few of our better known most recent clients:

  • Jim Walter Resources
  • Walter Minerals
  • Buffalo Rock
  • Birmingham Zoo
  • Faith Chapel Church
  • New Pilgrim