October is Fire Prevention Month, a time when public service departments across the nation join forces to spread the word about fire safety. Everyone should know the basics of how to prevent fires, but business owners should be very informed…. Read More
Posts Tagged ‘fire safety’
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Inspections For Your Automatic Sprinkler System
Automatic sprinkler systems are crucial for protecting your business as they act as the first line of defense against fire, but they only work when properly maintained. When sprinkler systems are not inspected regularly, malfunctions can occur that can cause… Read More
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Fire Prevention And Planning For Business Owners
Being a business owner means that your employees rely on you for their safety. Ensuring proper fire safety protections are in place is essential for any company. Here are a few tips to help prevent a fire from destroying your… Read More
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Incredible Life-Saving Fire Extinguisher Facts
It seems simple. Fire extinguishers look like an easy-to-use tool in a fire-related emergency. Just pull the trigger, and you’re saved. The truth is, fire extinguishers are a little more complicated than they appear. Here are just some important fire… Read More
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The Best Type Of Fire Protection System For Your Business
When it comes to commercial fire protection systems, there is no one-size-fits-all. It is vital to understand the nuances among the various fire protection systems available for businesses looking to protect their employees from a fire emergency destroying their business… Read More
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Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems
Fire alarm systems are used to save lives every day. But they require regular inspection, testing and maintenance. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and other code making organizations require annual inspection and testing as a way to ensure these… Read More
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Top Fire Code Violations in Medical Facilities and How to Stay in Compliance
As a medical facility, it’s crucial that you stay in compliance in order to help the many patients that come through your facility every day. Many medical facilities have multiple fire code violations upon inspection, and the reason isn’t that… 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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The Importance Of Portable Fire Extinguishers
Everyone knows what a fire extinguisher is and most can identify them in a building. Generally, though, people walk by them every day and give little thought to actually using one to extinguish a fire. But these units are there… Read More
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The Importance Of Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
More often than not business owners are not paying attention to their fire extinguishers until they need to use them. However, a fire extinguisher is often the best method of fire protection that can prevent a fire from growing. Having… Read More