Fire pumps are an essential component of fighting fires. Without operational fire pumps, you will not have adequate water pressure to help contain or extinguish fires. This, in turn, can make it more difficult for your sprinkler system to extinguish… Read More
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The Differences Between Fire Sprinklers and Fire Suppression Systems
As crucial as fire protection systems are, most building owners would be unable to tell them apart. For most people, it is an easy mistake to make – that fire sprinklers and fire suppression systems are the same. However, fire… Read More
Looking at Dry Chemical-Based Fire Suppression
There are various types of fire suppression systems. Some are water-based; others have gaseous agents or inert gases and others use wet or dry chemicals to extinguish fires. The type of system depends on the application and the fire protection… Read More
Recharging Your Commercial Fire Extinguishers
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
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
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
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
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
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
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