A fire extinguisher is one of the best tools you have to protect your business from a fire. But did you know there are requirements set by the NFPA for inspecting these firefighting tools? Let’s take a look at these… Read More
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This is Not a Drill: You Need a Fire Safety Plan
Commercial fires can be devastating. Not only can you lose the business you’ve worked so hard to build, but it can also be dangerous for your employees. Every year there are about 70,000 to 80,000 workplace fires that cause an… Read More
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Preparing for Daylight Saving Time
As the weekend approaches, people everywhere will grumble as we remind you to change the clocks once again for daylight saving time on Sunday. As you push the clocks forward an hour, let’s take a moment to remember some history… Read More
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Common Causes of Commercial Fires
According to the National Fire Protection Association, there were more than 1.3 million commercial fires reported in 2011. Many of these fires resulting in injuries, loss of life, and monetary losses. While it may seem like these commercial fires are… Read More
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Choosing the Right Commercial Hood Suppression System
When purchasing any new system for your commercial kitchen it is important to do as much research as possible. But as a new business owner or even just a person who doesn’t know about fire suppression systems, it can be… Read More
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Why Should You Have a Fire Prevention Plan?
Every year thousands of companies are affected by injury and loss because of a lack of fire protection planning. Just as you plan out where the items in your facility are going to go, you should be planning out how… Read More
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How to Maintain Your Commercial Fire Alarm?
Commercial fire alarms are designed to protect the people in your business. But they only work if they are properly maintained on a regular schedule. You can’t anticipate an emergency in your business but you can make sure that your… Read More
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Benefits of a Residential Sprinkler System
According to a 1990 Maryland law, every newly built multi-family home, hotel, motel, and dormitory must have a residential sprinkler system. This law was expanded in 1992 to include townhomes. While many counties have begun to fight this law, there… Read More
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Victaulic Vortex Water Mist Fire Suppression System
Whether you are protecting the data room of your business or want all-over protection, you can’t go wrong with a water mist fire suppression system from Victaulic Vortex. Victaulic Vortex has been working for more than 80 years on advancing… Read More
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Space Heater Safety
As the snow threatens to cover the east coast, people are flocking to their nearest store for provisions to equipment to get them through the weekend. These people aren’t just picking up the staples of milk and toilet paper. Many… Read More