- Johnson Controls
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- Foundation Series
The Foundation Series Fire Safety Solution
The Foundation Series is a complete family of fire alarm control units and peripheral devices designed specifically for small to mid-size buildings.
World-Class Fire Safety for Light Commercial Facilities
The Foundation Series includes both conventional and addressable fire alarm control units. They pair with a select line of peripheral devices that are easy for technicians to install and program.
These components, which are designed for commercial buildings typically under four stories tall and less than 25,000 sq. ft., provide the kind of outstanding fire protection usually only found in much larger facilities.
Advanced
Conventional and addressable control units are available, to meet your building’s unique needs.
Flexible
A family of quality peripherals creates a complete fire alarm system for your application.
Versatile
The system is ideal for pad sites and outparcels, open-air shopping centers and plazas, and small office buildings.
Conventional and Addressable Systems
Foundation Series fire alarm systems are managed via either conventional or addressable control units with all the options you need to deliver the right protection for smaller, less complex projects. By providing uncomplicated life safety solutions for uncomplicated facilities, the Johnson Controls Foundation Series delivers a cost-effective solution. Plus, Foundation Series control units are simple to install, program and commission. Short online tutorial videos and app-based programming make it easy for technicians to learn how to install and operate them, with no additional classroom training required.
Different Control Units for Different Applications

Conventional Fire Alarm Control Units
Ideal for facilities with simple fire safety needs, our conventional control units let you choose the notification appliances for fire alarm and emergency signaling applications that suit your application
- Conventional protection for buildings under 25,000 sq. ft.
- Units offer up to eight zones of protection
- Flexible connection options using a built-in SDACT
- Tutorials make installation easy for technicians

Addressable Fire Alarm Control Units
Leading the industry in innovation and value, our addressable control units have the flexibility and scalability to deliver a powerful fire safety solution tailored to your facility’s unique needs
- Addressable protection for buildings under 25,000 sq. ft.
- Units support up to 250 points, which provides flexibility
- Ideal for buildings with complex safety needs
- Tutorials and app make installation easy for technicians

