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
Government buildings need fire protection to protect lives and property. Whether it is a library, military grounds, courthouse or postal center, the government building should have systems installed and in proper condition. Having a properly functioning fire protection system can… Continue Reading
Fire sprinkler systems are widely accepted as one of the most effective methods to fight fires in the early stages. Installing fire sprinkler systems in your business, property or home is extremely important to protect against the danger of fires.… Continue Reading
Special hazard fire suppression systems go beyond traditional fire sprinkler systems to provide fire protection in commercial and industrial facilities. Why Special Hazards Systems? Special hazards fire protection systems are installed in facilities where water-based sprinkler systems are not an… Continue Reading
One of the most important components of fighting a fire is ensuring that the fire is detected early on. Early detection of a fire allows building occupants to safely exit the building sooner and allows for a faster response from… Continue Reading
Whenever your fire alarm system goes off, your first instinct tells you to find the source of a possible fire, right? And when you realize it is just a false alarm, the feeling of relief immediately kicks in. Once false… Continue Reading