Having the earliest warning possible is a large part of a fire protection system helping save not only lives, but limiting damage caused by fires. A fire can happen at any time and in often the least likely place you… Continue Reading
The loss that a fire creates can be catastrophic and even though sprinkler systems are meant to help, the damage that the water causes may give owners an additional headache and extensive damage to systems, especially in the event of… Continue Reading
Why Special Hazard Systems? Fire alarms and sprinkler systems can help fight a fire, but depending on the type of facility, sprinklers may cause additional damage to the property and items that it is there to protect. That is where… Continue Reading
Preventing fires is key to Life Safety of your loved ones. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) understands the importance of fire prevention, which is why they dedicate an entire week to the cause every October. This year, the week… Continue Reading
Choosing a Deluge or Pre-Action System to Protect Your Facility There are several types of fire protection systems available when it comes to protecting your home, business, and or assets. Forms of fire protection include wet systems, dry systems, fire… Continue Reading
Fire suppression systems are often necessary in many industries to maximize the safety of the occupants and assets within a building. A fire suppression system is used to control and extinguish a fire, often using wet or dry chemicals. When… Continue Reading
The Station Nightclub Fire Fifteen years ago, on February 20, 2003, a fire broke out at the Station nightclub in Rhode Island. Pyrotechnics caused the foam used to soundproof the walls to start ablaze and within minutes, 100 people died. This tragic… Continue Reading
As a fire protection provider for the healthcare industry, APi National Service Group (APi NSG) wants to keep you informed on the latest regulations and technology updates within this industry. One of the latest updates involves the compliance of fire extinguisher… Continue Reading
May 19th, 2018 is home fire sprinkler day sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association. It was a project of the NFPA’s fire sprinkler initiative and the home fire sprinkler coalition. This day was set up to bring awareness to… Continue Reading
If you have a commercial kitchen or are installing one, you will be needing a kitchen hood fire suppression system installed. A fire and life safety provider will help you choose a system to protect your staff and facility that… Continue Reading