VESDA, which is simply an acronym for Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus, is a smoke detection system that is constantly and actively sampling the air around it. Also known as an Aspirating Smoke Detector or Air Sampling Device, these systems… Read More
Archive for the ‘Fire Solutions’ Category
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Fires in Data Centers and Server Rooms
You might not realize it, but there are significant fire hazards in data centers and server rooms. Damages caused by fire can total in the millions but there are other serious costs. Fires can lead to a loss of critical… Read More
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Fire Sprinkler System Corrosion
If you are reading this, you’re likely wondering what is sprinkler system 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… Read More
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What Are Fire Alarm Initiating Devices?
Fire alarm systems protect many businesses, hospitals, schools, hotels, kitchens, and family dwellings from the possibility of a fire. While it is simple to take them for granted and thus oversimplify them, fire alarm systems can be very complex networks of… Read More
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How to Create a Fire Escape Plan for Your Family
During a house fire, every second counts. That is why it is so important for you and your family to be prepared. Often, homeowners are underprepared when it comes to fire safety in their homes. While many think they know… Read More
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How Does a Fire Alarm Pull Station Operate?
Every commercial building needs a working fire alarm system to comply with fire codes. As such, there will manual fire alarm pull stations in every building you visit. Fire alarm pull stations have not changed a whole lot over the… Read More
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Easy Steps to Help Avoid Sprinkler System Freeze Ups
Suppose your business has an unheated space or other structure where cold temperatures might cause frozen sprinkler pipes. If so, it might be equipped with a dry-pipe fire sprinkler system. These sprinkler systems are used in settings where temperatures above 40 degrees… Read More
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Fire Safety Tips After Purchasing a New Home
When you purchase a new home, fire safety is probably one of the last things on your mind. Figuring out where to put your furniture, which bedroom everyone is going to use, where to hang that painting you like –… Read More
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How Often Should I Check On My Smoke Detectors?
Nothing is more important to your family and customers’ safety than your building’s smoke detectors and fire alarms. These devices notify occupants where there’s smoke or fire, leaving enough time to safely exit the building. But there are some maintenance… Read More
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Where You Should Install a Carbon Monoxide Detector
Dryer vents, water heaters, furnaces, fireplaces, lawnmowers, and space heaters are just a few appliances that are found in many houses across the country. These and other fuel-burning, gas-powered appliances produce carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is odorless, tasteless, and impossible… Read More