In the dynamic world of business, ensuring the safety of employees, customers, and assets is of paramount importance. Commercial fire protection systems play a crucial role in safeguarding properties and lives. However, these systems can become obsolete over time. Recognizing… Read More
Archive for the ‘Fire Suppression Systems’ Category
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The Importance of Spare Sprinkler Heads
If you run a business, warehouse, or other facility, you are probably aware of the fact that commercial buildings have strict fire safety standards. This is critical for protecting life and property because appropriate fire safety systems are there to… Read More
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Oxygen Corrosion in Fire Sprinklers
Oxygen corrosion in sprinkler systems isn’t widely known by building owners and property managers, who must properly maintain these systems in order to operate a safe facility. Unfortunately, many of them don’t find out about the issue until their system… Read More
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How PFAS is Affecting the Fire Suppression Industry
The hot topic in the fire suppression industry, as well as several others, is the shift away from PFAS chemicals. In particular, the use of PFAS chemicals in special hazards fire suppression systems will no longer be an option. 3M,… Read More
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NAFED on Fire Suppression Systems for High-Risk Special Hazards
The National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors (NAFED) recently published an article titled “Protecting High-Risk Special Hazards with Fire Suppression Systems”. In it, they discuss the need for fire suppression systems for high-risk special hazards, what defines a high-risk special… Read More
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5 Common Fire Safety Violations in Commercial Buildings
Commercial buildings are required by law to follow important fire codes that are in place to keep people safe during a fire. Unfortunately, fire safety violations are common and can result in penalties for a commercial property or business owner.
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Novec™ 1230 Clean Agent Fire Suppression
In a previous blog, we discussed FM-200™, the clean agent alternative to Halon fire suppression systems. The fire protection industry is always innovating to design systems and agents that are safe for the environment as well as people, and FM-200™… Read More
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What is an FM-200™ Fire Suppression Agent?
Sprinkler systems are the most well-known and most common type of suppression system, but they are not the only ones and are not the best application for every type of fire. In some cases, alternatives are needed to cleanly and… Read More
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Quick Response Sprinklers
Most commercial buildings have sprinkler systems because they are required by law. However, not all systems are the same. Each type is designed for a specific application and occupancy. A fire protection professional can assist in determining which systems are… Read More
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Common Fire Sprinkler Misconceptions
Sprinklers have a bit of a bad reputation due to common misconceptions. In fact, some think sprinkler systems are more trouble than they are worth, which is not true. In fact, sprinkler systems are the most effective life safety systems… Read More