FM 200 uses an agent called heptafluoropropane, a compound containing hydrogen, carbon and fluorine that suppresses flames by absorbing the heat. This chemical compound is stored as a liquid and vaporizes as it is discharged, protecting any assets in the… Continue Reading
You should have your fire protection equipment inspected and serviced on a regular basis to ensure code compliance and avoid major, costly repairs. Fire equipment inspections can be scheduled monthly, quarterly or annually, depending on the needs of your facility.… Continue Reading
Revisit your business or building’s evacuation plan on a yearly basis. In the event of a fire or other emergency, a meticulous plan is essential to a smooth and safe evacuation, especially in large buildings with many occupants. For maximum… Continue Reading
VESDA is an acronym for Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus. VESDA systems are a type of aspirating smoke detection (ASD) that are designed to detect a fire as early as possible, when it is still in its incipient stages, by… Continue Reading
Commercial kitchens contain fire hazards and must be maintained properly to keep patrons and staff safe. Restaurants, hospitals, churches, schools, senior living facilities and many other places contain commercial kitchens that use kitchen hoods to prevent contaminated air from spreading… Continue Reading
What is Fire Protection? Fire protection includes practices and measures that are taken to reduce the impact of fires and help prevent the loss of life and property due to a fire. There are two different kinds of fire protection… Continue Reading
This year, Fire Prevention Week (FPW) is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Fire Prevention Week has been sponsored by the NFPA since 1922. In 1925, FPW was made a national observance by President Calvin Coolidge. Every year, FPW is observed during… Continue Reading
Did you know that in sprinkler buildings 84% of the time fires occur, they never grow large enough to activate the sprinklers? This was taken from a study done by the NFPA. So if the fires didn’t grow large enough… Continue Reading
Paint booths are areas for paint applications, designed to contain hazardous vapors and materials. These areas often contain paints, solvents, and other flammable substances that produce a higher risk of fire. Fires in these contained areas start when the airborne… Continue Reading
In school, students learn a lot of essential subject matter including general math, English, and science courses. Among these subject matters, it is important to also include safety lessons for the benefit of your students. Fire safety is a major… Continue Reading