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Sound Monitoring
A Complete Solution for Life Safety Systems in Commercial Construction
Steve Burdine, OwnerEvery commercial space reaches a critical juncture before handover when fire alarms must trigger, elevators must respond and life safety systems must perform exactly as designed. At this decisive moment, precision and accountability define success.
Sound Monitoring has built its 45-year reputation on making that decisive difference. From high-rise complexes in the Pacific Northwest to commercial developments in New York, Florida and nationwide, the company provides seamless transitions. Developers, owners and property managers trust Sound Monitoring not merely to pass inspections but to deliver absolute certainty—every system, every time.
Behind this certainty is an uncompromising, entirely in-house approach. One experienced team manages the entire process from installation, testing and technical support to compliance documentation and continuous monitoring. No fragmented responsibilities complicate the process; one accountable partner guides the project from construction through occupancy.
An integrated model like this accelerates timelines, closes communication gaps and eliminates costly surprises. Fire alarms, elevators, Area of Refuge (AOR) systems and emergency communications, each critical safety component, are activated, tested, synchronized and certified inspection-ready—on schedule, the first time.
“What we offer is dependability,” says owner Steve Burdine. “Building managers know that when something needs repair or a deadline tightens, they don’t need to chase contractors. One call to us and it’s handled.”
Sound Monitoring’s involvement starts well before buildings near completion. It’s team proactively coordinates with contractors by tracking permits and construction milestones, locking down schedules and resolving potential issues early. This strategic lead time prevents disruptions and eases pressure as well as keeps completion dates on track.
Once a building opens its doors, Sound Monitoring shifts seamlessly to system activation to ensuring long-term reliability. An ongoing support includes around-the-clock system monitoring and annual confidence testing to maintain compliance and performance. Beyond routine checks, their team stays one step ahead with proactive inspection preparation—covering everything from fire alarms and sprinkler systems to emergency communications like distributed antenna systems (DAS) and elevator response systems. They also oversee critical life safety components such as backflow prevention devices and fire extinguishers, and ensure every element is ready to perform when it matters most.
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What we offer is dependability. Building managers know that when something needs repair or a deadline tightens, they don’t need to chase contractors. One call to us and it’s handled
Once a building opens its doors, Sound Monitoring shifts seamlessly to system activation to ensuring long-term reliability. An ongoing support includes around-the-clock system monitoring and annual confidence testing to maintain compliance and performance. Beyond routine checks, their team stays one step ahead with proactive inspection preparation—covering everything from fire alarms and sprinkler systems to emergency communications like distributed antenna systems (DAS) and elevator response systems. They also oversee critical life safety components such as backflow prevention devices and fire extinguishers, and ensure every element is ready to perform when it matters most.
Familiarity with a building’s infrastructure simplifies the integration of additional services or onboarding new properties. And standardized operations, rapid service deployment and geographical scalability top it off by empowering clients to expand confidently from one building to many— locally, regionally and nationally.
To sustain trust, Sound Monitoring conducts regular check-ins every six months with larger property groups and corporate clients. These consistent touchpoints ensure that performance remains aligned with client expectations, long-term planning and operational changes. Clients who experience this level of attentiveness regularly bring Sound Monitoring into their future projects, extending the partnership across multiple cities and states. Its nationwide presence grows not through promises but proven performance.
Yet technical competence and consistent certifications only tell part of the story. Beneath every system, Sound Monitoring activates and maintains a deeper company ethos shaped by discipline, accountability and a commitment to detail. Each technician knows the unique infrastructure details of client properties, allowing for tailored recommendations, proactive interventions and efficient problem-solving.
For buildings where safety and reliable access go hand-in-hand, Sound Monitoring simplifies what others complicate—delivering an all-in-one solution grounded in experience, precision and trust. It’s more than safety. It’s peace of mind that extends far beyond a single inspection.
