Part of maintaining the fire extinguishers in your commercial building is making sure they have the correct amount of pressure. Correct pressure will be needed to activate and dispense enough contents to contain the fire. Regular inspections will ensure this… Read More
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Inspecting and Testing Fire Pumps
Fire pumps are crucial elements of any fire protection system. They supply sprinkler systems with an adequate amount of water pressure to help contain and extinguish any fires in your building. However, they need to be inspected and tested as… Read More
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A Walkthrough on Fire Alarm Testing and Inspection
Many fires in your building are easily preventable. No matter how much fire protection you invest in, problems can still be caused by human error or carelessness. One way to make sure that your commercial building is as safe as… Read More
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Fire Safety Measures for Schools
Fire safety is paramount in schools of all levels. However, beyond the fire drills that are held periodically throughout the academic year, it’s likely that not much else is done to actively prevent fires or improve the amount of fire… Read More
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Does Your Fire Extinguisher Need Maintenance?
Every commercial building should have the proper amount of fire extinguishers. It doesn’t matter what type of business is housed in these structures – the possibility of a fire breaking out for one reason or another means that fire protection… Read More
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2 Types of Fire Protection
How extensive is the fire protection system in your business? While it’s easy to think that all fire protection systems are created equal, this is a simple mistake to make. Active and passive fire protection are two types of these… Read More
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What You Should Know About Water Mist Systems
Have you ever heard of water mist systems? These water-based fire suppression systems are relatively new to the fire protection industry. High pressure water mist systems use 80-90% less water than your traditional sprinkler system. Water Mist is a new… Read More
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5 Tips for Organizing Workplace Fire Drills
Does your workplace have a fire drill procedure in place? If it doesn’t, then the beginning of a new year is a good time to design one. As a business owner, one of your highest priorities is keeping everyone in… Read More
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Protecting Your Northern Virginia Data Center from Fire Hazards
Keeping your building safe from fire hazards is important no matter where it is located. You might have your main office in one city but your data in “the cloud.” Any data centers that host information on servers will need… Read More
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Simple Tips for Ensuring Fire Safety During the Holidays
Fire safety is always important. Businesses and private homeowners everywhere need to observe common sense to avoid any harm coming to them and their guests, especially during the busy holiday season. Here are some simple tips for ensuring fire safety.