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
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Types of Fire Sprinkler Heads
Whether you are building a new facility or updating your old one with a new fire sprinkler system, you are going to need new sprinkler heads. While there are four different types of sprinkler heads to choose from, each head… Read More
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Fire Protection for Your Data Center
Data centers are an extremely important part of maintaining your business. Not only do they cost thousands of dollars to build and run, these centers also keep your business running by continually backing up data. To protect your business’s data,… Read More
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Different Types of Fire Extinguishers
While many people know that there are different types of fires that could destroy your business. There are actually many different types of fire extinguishers you can have in your business. Let’s take a moment to go over some of… Read More
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Do You Need a Special Hazard Suppression System?
While it may seem like the possibilities for fire suppression units are endless for your commercial space, there are certain systems you should avoid if you have the sensitive equipment. So how do you know if you need a special… Read More