Like any other systems in your business, sprinkler systems have been known to malfunction every once in a while. Although they happen rarely, these malfunctions do happen and could affect your business. Let’s take a moment to discuss five of… Read More
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Different Types of Commercial Fire Alarms
Whether you are upgrading your fire protection systems in your building or need to install new fire alarms, it is important to understand the different types of commercial fire alarms available. From the automatic alarm systems to the manual alarms,… Read More
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Safety Tips for Your Fourth of July Weekend
With the Fourth of July quickly approaching, we would like to take this opportunity to review some fireworks and barbeque safety tips for homeowners. So whether you are heading to your local park for a family cookout or hosting… Read More
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Common Fire Hazards in Your Commercial Kitchen
According to a 2012 report by the NFPA, there was a total of 7,640 structural fires in eating and drinking establishments between 2006 and 2010. Luckily, these fires only caused two civilian deaths and 115 civilian injuries. But they also… Read More
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How Far Away Should Your Commercial Fire Extinguishers Be?
When installing commercial fire extinguishers in your building, it is not just to keep your building up to code. These extinguishers will be used to protect your employees, customers, and equipment if there is a fire. According to local fire… Read More
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Four Reasons Fire Sprinkler Systems Fail
A 2013 study performed by the NFPA concluded that fire sprinkler systems are effective 91 percent in all reported structure fires. But what about the other nine percent of the time? This percentage represents a number of times a fire… Read More
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The Basic Components of Commercial Fire Protection
When it comes to protecting your commercial space, it is important to not only follow the codes and regulation but to take extra measures as well. Simply installing a sprinkler system may not be enough to protect your employees and… Read More
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Should You Recharge or Replace Your Fire Extinguisher?
If you have used your fire extinguisher lately, you have two choices: replace it or recharge it. But how do you know which choice is right for your fire suppression equipment? Let’s take a look at how to tell which… Read More
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The Risk Of Sprinkler Corrosion
Corrosion in sprinkler piping is a major cause of sprinkler system failures. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 10% of sprinkler system failures are caused by corrosion. It is especially prevalent in dry pipe and pre-action systems. Sprinkler… Read More
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Myths About Commercial Fire Alarms
Fire alarms are an important part of protecting your business from fire emergencies. But they are also one of the most misunderstood parts of fire protection equipment. These alarms serve one purpose: to alert you and the occupants of the… Read More