While fire sprinkler systems are the most common type of fire protection systems for commercial buildings, they may not be the best option for buildings with a lot of electronics. The water can cause extreme damage to places like control… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘commercial fire prevention’
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How to Prevent a Commercial Electrical Fire
Commercial electrical fires are a very real and prevalent risk in all commercial buildings, as every facility is full of electrical wires. Almost every room in a commercial building is full of wires- some wires are even invisible to our… Read More
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Why Aspirating Sampling Systems May Be A Good Choice
Aspirating smoke detectors, more commonly known by the trade name ASD or HSSD (High Sensitivity Smoke Detection) consists of a central smoke detection unit which draws air through a network of pipes to detect smoke. The sampling chamber is laser… Read More
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5 Common Fire Protection Misconceptions
Unfortunately, there are a variety of misconceptions associated with fire safety that needs to be addressed and debunked. It is extremely important that businesses are capable of separating fact from fiction to ensure their office’s safety.
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3 Helpful Restaurant Fire Protection Tips
Most if not all restaurants have a slight risk of sparking a small fire. For instance, cooking oils, paper products, electrical connections, and cleaning products are all extremely flammable and surround a restaurant kitchen. With many open flames and hot… Read More
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Choosing the Right Commercial Hood Suppression System
When purchasing any new system for your commercial kitchen it is important to do as much research as possible. But as a new business owner or even just a person who doesn’t know about fire suppression systems, it can be… Read More
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Why Should You Have a Fire Prevention Plan?
Every year thousands of companies are affected by injury and loss because of a lack of fire protection planning. Just as you plan out where the items in your facility are going to go, you should be planning out how… Read More
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Fire Inspection Preparation
Fire inspections occur to evaluate the safety level of buildings in the fight against commercial fires. A fire inspection is also conducted to ensure all safety standards are being met and all fire codes are up to par. Without a… Read More
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Types of Fire Protection Products
While most commercial buildings include a fire sprinkler and smoke alarm system to protect their occupants, building owners believe that those systems are enough. However, sprinkler systems and smoke alarms are mainly used to help in large scale fires. A… Read More
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Preventing Commercial Fires this Winter Season
The winter season is almost here, which means Maryland residents are beginning to brace themselves for another year of frigid temperatures. As the risk for commercial fires continues to increase, building and business owners should be sure to educate their… Read More