Name

Life Safety Systems

Legal name

Life Safety Systems Inc.

Website

https://lifesafetysystemsinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems Integration Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Alarm Systems (Design/Install/Service/Monitoring) (BPABAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire & Life Safety Services (Inspection/Testing/Sprinklers/Alarms) (IMAIAAAI), Life Safety & Mass Notification / Public Address Systems (Testing/Service) (BPABAHAH), Fire & Life Safety Systems (Alarms, Sprinklers, Extinguishers, Inspections) (EDAEACAF)

Keywords

• Fire alarm systems
• Life safety services
• Security systems integration
• Access control installation
• Low voltage solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Blaine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Life Safety System Services: Revenue generated through service contracts, system installations, troubleshooting and repairs, upgrading existing systems, new installations, central monitoring, annual certificates and maintenance, and 24/7 emergency service for fire protection, security and communication systems.
2. Product Distribution: Revenue from distribution and sale of fire alarm systems, access control systems, CCTV systems, intercom systems, security systems, sound systems, and related low voltage solutions as an authorized distributor of Notifier, Bosch, and Maxxess products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Life Safety Systems Inc. is a Minnesota-based low-voltage systems integrator that designs, sells, installs, and services fire alarm, access control, CCTV, intercom, security, sound, voice/data, fiber optic, and CATV/MATV building systems. The company delivers end-to-end solutions through a NICET certified design team and factory-trained technicians, including 24/7 emergency service, central monitoring, system troubleshooting, upgrades, and annual certification and maintenance for commercial, institutional, and residential buildings across Minnesota and surrounding areas.

Product overview

Life Safety Systems is a service-oriented company offering a comprehensive portfolio of life safety and security solutions rather than a single unified software product. The company provides fire alarm systems (Notifier brand), access control, CCTV surveillance, intercom, security, sound, voice/data, fiber optic, and CATV/MATV systems as its core product lines. These are complemented by professional services including central monitoring, 24/7 emergency service, design-build capabilities, troubleshooting, repairs, upgrades, new installations, and annual maintenance/certification. All services are delivered by NICET-certified technicians and factory-trained personnel across Minnesota and surrounding areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Alarm Systems (Notifier) Commercial-grade fire alarm systems from the Notifier brand, including detection, notification, and monitoring capabilities for life safety protection in commercial, institutional, and residential buildings.
• Access Control Systems Electronic access control systems for managing and restricting building entry, integrating with broader security infrastructure, using Bosch and Maxxess product lines.
• Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) Systems CCTV surveillance systems for monitoring and recording building premises and security perimeters as part of integrated security solutions.
• Intercom Systems Building communication systems enabling voice communication between entry points and interior locations for access and operational coordination.
• Security Systems Integrated intrusion detection and building protection security solutions for commercial and institutional properties.
• Sound Systems Commercial audio systems for paging, background music, and emergency communication in buildings.
• Voice/Data Systems Structured cabling and network infrastructure for voice and data communication in commercial buildings.
• Fiber Optic Cable Systems High-speed fiber optic cabling infrastructure for data transmission and communication networks in commercial buildings.
• CATV/MATV Systems Community antenna television (CATV) and master antenna television (MATV) systems for broadcast distribution in multi-tenant buildings.
• Central Monitoring Service Remote monitoring services for fire alarm and security systems providing 24/7 surveillance of protected facilities.
• Design-Build System Services Comprehensive design and build services for life safety systems from concept through installation, allowing customers to contract a single provider for the full scope.
• System Troubleshooting and Repairs Diagnostic and repair services for existing fire alarm and security systems to maintain operational status.
• System Upgrading Services Upgrade and modernization services for aging or outdated life safety and security systems.
• New Installation Services Professional installation of new fire alarm, security, and communication systems by factory-trained and NICET certified technicians.
• Annual Certificates and Maintenance Regular maintenance and certification services to ensure code compliance and system reliability for fire alarm, security, and life safety systems.
• 24/7 Emergency Service Round-the-clock emergency response service available 365 days a year for urgent life safety and security system issues.
• Smoke Control Systems High-rise smoke control system installations for fire life safety in tall buildings, addressing complex smoke management requirements.

Named customers13 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Notifier (Honeywell)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLife Safety Systems is a proud Notifier NESCO affiliate and authorized distributor of Notifier fire alarm systems. Notifier is a leading manufacturer of fire alarm systems under Honeywell's security and fire division. The company has received Notifier's Diamond Distributor Award of Excellence (2011) and President's Circle Award (2001).
• Bosch SecuritycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Bosch security products including access control systems, CCTV systems, and security solutions.
• Maxxess SystemsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Maxxess Systems products for security and access control solutions.
• IBEW Local 292coreOthersMember of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 292, indicating a union workforce and adherence to electrical trade standards.
• UL (Underwriters Laboratories)coreTechnology or IntegrationCompany is UL Listed, indicating compliance with UL safety standards for low voltage systems installation and service.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Koorsen Fire & Security: Regional fire alarm and life safety integrator operating across the Midwest, providing design, install, monitoring, and 24/7 service. Directly comparable as a mid-sized regional authorized dealer of major fire alarm OEMs (including Notifier) serving similar commercial verticals.
• Vortex Fire & Security: Regional fire alarm, security, and life safety integrator serving commercial and institutional customers. Directly comparable in product mix (fire alarm, access control, CCTV), vertical mix, and regional integration business model.

Broad incumbents

• Sciens Building Solutions: National fire and life safety integrator formed by rolling up regional authorized Notifier dealers. Comparable in core service offering (design, install, monitoring, service) and explicitly pursues acquisitions of regional operators like Life Safety Systems.
• Cintas Fire Protection: National fire protection services provider offering inspection, testing, monitoring, and compliance services. Comparable as a recurring-revenue-driven fire/life safety services business, though broader in geographic coverage and scope.
• Johnson Controls: Global building systems incumbent offering fire alarm, security, and HVAC controls. Overlaps directly in fire alarm integration services and competes for the same enterprise and institutional RFPs, but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Parent of the Notifier brand that LSS distributes. Provides competing fire alarm integration services nationally and through its own channel, making it both a key supplier and a competitor in the design-build market.
• APi Group: Public safety and life safety services platform owning numerous fire protection and security integrators across the U.S. Comparable in service offering and serves as a likely acquirer of regional life safety operators.
• ADT Commercial (Everon): National commercial fire alarm, security, and life safety integrator serving enterprise and multi-site customers. Competes for the same institutional and high-rise opportunities, with broader geographic reach.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Global building technologies incumbent providing fire safety, security, and building automation systems. Overlaps with LSS in fire alarm integration, particularly on larger commercial and industrial projects.

Regional players

• Anchor Alarm: Minnesota-based security and life safety systems provider serving commercial and residential customers. Comparable in geographic focus and product mix, with overlap in fire alarm and access control installations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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