Automatic Fire Controls designs, installs, inspects and monitors fire alarm, sprinkler and suppression systems for commercial clients in the Chicago area and nationally through an affiliate network. It publishes Illinois State Fire Marshal licences E27639, E25906 and F2677 together with Contractors Board licence number 132. Founded in 1983, the firm states it employs more than fifty associates and provides round-the-clock repair, facility inspection and monitoring.