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
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
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
Fire extinguishers will not last forever. All fire extinguishers will expire at some point but there is not always a strict expiration date. As the first line of defense for a fire, it is important that you make sure your… Continue Reading
Fire alarm systems are an important part of any building’s life safety and fire protection. Fire alarm systems alert people inside your building of issues with your fire protection systems. In the event of a fire, it will alert the… Continue Reading
Kidde Fire Systems is one of the leading manufacturers of special hazard fire protection systems. The Kidde Fire Systems brand includes Chemetron and Fenwal. Kidde’s parent company, Carrier, also owns Marioff. Some of the fire protection systems manufactured by Kidde… 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
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
Understanding the differences between fire protection systems can be difficult. Water mist and deluge systems both are popular choices for fire protection in a wide variety of facilities. Depending on your application, choosing one system over another may be beneficial.… Continue Reading
Inspections and service for your fire protection systems may often be the least of your concerns when it comes to taking care of your facility. When you have so many other tasks to be tackling it can be easy to… Continue Reading