As the cold embrace of winter sets in, it brings not only the joys of the holiday season but also a set of unique challenges for property owners. With heating systems working overtime, electrical demands surging, and holiday decorations illuminating… Continue Reading
Lithium-ion battery storage and manufacturing facilities require special protection from fire risks that are present. It is important to understand the risks that are present as well as the steps to take to protect against the dangers. Fire Risks of… Continue Reading
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