According to the NFPA, from 2010 to 2014, there was an estimated average of 7,410 structure fires in eating and drinking establishments. Cooking equipment caused 61% of fires and cooking materials were the first item ignited in 43% of fires… Continue Reading
As a warehouse distribution center safety manager for multi-site facilities, it can be challenging to identify and minimize fire risks and keep-up with your warehouses’ fire protection needs. Therefore, to give you a quick reference guide, we have provided a… Continue Reading
Owning and maintaining a building is no easy task. As a building owner, you may have a long list of things that need to get done to keep your building running smoothly. Or maybe you have delegated those tasks to… Continue Reading
Fire sprinkler systems are one of the most effective methods to protect your facilities from fire. Not all fire sprinkler systems are made equal. There are many different types of fire sprinkler systems as well as many different types of… Continue Reading
When it comes to keeping your business, occupants or visitors safe, you deserve nothing but the best. That’s why it is important to invest in high quality engineered security systems that will keep your building occupants, visitors and property safe.… Continue Reading
Lithium-ion battery storage containers and manufacturing spaces require special hazard fire suppression systems to protect against the dangerous possibility of thermal runway. What is Thermal Runway? Lithium-ion batteries are charged and discharged to meet demands for power from the grid.… Continue Reading
ESFR (Early Suppression Fast Response) sprinkler systems are a form of fire protection that reacts quickly and suppresses fires by discharging a high volume of water onto the fire. ESFR systems are typically used in warehouses with high piled storage… Continue Reading
Fire Safety in High Rise Buildings It is very important to be aware of fire safety when you live or work in a high-rise building. High rises pose a danger to building occupants during a fire because they can be… Continue Reading
Fire Safety in the Workplace A fire in the workplace can be devastating to both the property owner and the people who work there. When workplaces are destroyed by fire it can cause people to lose their jobs and the business… Continue Reading
On October 9th, 1871, 250 people lost their lives, 100,000 people were left homeless, 17,400 structures were destroyed, and more than 2,000 acres of land were burned by the Great Chicago Fire. To commemorate this fire, Fire Prevention Week… Continue Reading