If you are a NYC business or building owner with fire extinguishers, you are required to have your extinguishers inspected and tagged by an FDNY approved fire extinguisher company. To crackdown on fraudulent services, fire extinguishers must be tagged with… Continue Reading
What is a Clean Agent? A clean agent is a fire extinguishing agent that is electrically non-conductive, volatile, or gaseous, and does not leave any residue behind. A clean agent fire suppression system consists of an inert gas or chemical… Continue Reading
What is Backflow? Backflow occurs when water flows in the direction that is opposite of where it is intended to go. In a fire sprinkler system, backflow occurs when water from the fire sprinkler line flows back towards the municipal… 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
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
Just like any other component of a fire protection system, fire extinguishers need to be regularly inspected and tested to ensure that there are no defects and make sure the extinguisher will perform well when it is discharged. What is… Continue Reading
It is very important to protect the environment from harm. One way to promote a cleaner environment is through green fire protection that reduces water waste, eliminates the use of ozone depleting agents, and by getting LEED credits for fire… Continue Reading
Since 1922, Fire Prevention Week has been observed during the week of October 9th in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire. The Chicago Fire of 1871 killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 people homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures, and… Continue Reading
Everyone wants to make sure their family and loved ones are safe. One way to keep your family safe is by making fire safety a priority in your home. Teach your family members how to prevent fires and what to… Continue Reading
Early detection and awareness of a fire is critical to protecting lives and property. Fire alarm and detection systems play a key role in alerting building occupants of fires and buying them the time that is needed to safely exit… Continue Reading