Every business owner knows how important it is to adhere to the fire code recommendations. These codes are set by the NFPA in order to make sure your business as well as your employees are safe from possible harm. But… Read More
Archive for the ‘Safety Tips’ Category
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Preventing Commercial Kitchen Fires
When working in a commercial kitchen, fire is an extremely useful tool. But what happens when that tool mixes with other things and ends up becoming extremely dangerous? Commercial kitchen fires can become out of control extremely quickly if steps… Read More
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How to Prevent Workplace Fires
While making sure your business is protected with fire alarms, sprinkler systems, and fire extinguishers, they are not the only things you can do to prevent workplace fires. Workplace fires can be prevented through some things you and your employees… Read More
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Do You Need a Spare Sprinkler Head?
In life, it is always good to have a spare. We have spare pens, spare tires, and even a spare set of keys for when we get locked out. But do you have a spare sprinkler head in your office… Read More
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Three Signs to Update Your Commercial Fire Protection System
How long have you had your commercial fire protection systems? If you aren’t sure of the answer or if it has been a while since you had the system installed, it may be time for a new one. Like most… Read More
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The Sprinkler System Inspection Checklist
Automatic sprinkler systems are extremely important for protecting your business. When they are properly maintained, these systems reduce the risk of a person dying by 50 to 75 percent, according to the Congressional Office of Compliance. It is extremely important… Read More
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When Should You Use a Fire Extinguisher?
Although sprinkler systems are designed to extinguish fires in your commercial space, they are not really designed to target one area of your business. If there is a small, management fire in your business, using a fire extinguisher may be… Read More
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Safety Tips for Your Fourth of July Weekend
With the Fourth of July quickly approaching, we would like to take this opportunity to review some fireworks and barbeque safety tips for homeowners. So whether you are heading to your local park for a family cookout or hosting… Read More
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Common Fire Hazards in Your Commercial Kitchen
According to a 2012 report by the NFPA, there was a total of 7,640 structural fires in eating and drinking establishments between 2006 and 2010. Luckily, these fires only caused two civilian deaths and 115 civilian injuries. But they also… 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