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Interested in learning more about fire protection solutions, safety systems, or security technology? We’ll keep you posted with answers to your most frequently asked questions, updates on new technology, and company news you might be interested in.
What is an Ansul System Inspection?
The Ansul R-102 Restaurant Fire Suppression System is the industry standard for fire safety in professional kitchens and restaurants. If you're looking into restaurant fire protection requirements, this is most likely the system you have, and will need help...
Smoke Detector Sensitivity Testing Requirements
Any electronic device is likely to decline in effectiveness over time, and your facility’s smoke detectors are no different. Whether it’s due to dust particles, age of the materials, or older technology, smoke detectors can become less sensitive over time, and a smoke...
Does Your Fire Alarm System Need an Upgrade?
How do you know when it's time to replace or upgrade your fire alarm system? Testing your system might feel like a hassle, but you certainly don't want to wait for a fire hazard to occur to realize that your fire alarm system isn’t working the way it should. Here are...
The Use of Antifreeze in Fire Sprinkler Systems: What to Know Before September 30, 2022
NFPA requirements for the use of antifreeze in wet fire sprinkler systems are changing. If you have a wet fire sprinkler system, it's important to understand what is changing on September 30, 2022, so you can ensure your system is in compliance. This article will...
What are the 5 Types of Fire Extinguishers?
You know your workplace or industrial facility needs a fire extinguisher, but when it comes to using a fire extinguisher or purchasing a new one, how do you know which one you need? There's a lot that goes into proper fire protection of your building, and it's...
How to Replace an Emergency Exit Lightbulb
Emergency exit lights are something that every commercial building has, but many people don't think about. So what happens when your emergency exit lightbulb burns out and it's time to replace it? Emergency exit lights exist for a reason, and your commercial building...
Hotel Fire Safety Requirements: What Property Managers Need to Know
Hotel fire safety is a necessity. As a property manager or hotel owner, you want to keep your guests safe. But, with changing code requirements, a range of fire protection technologies, and a number of fire sprinklers, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, and more to keep...
What is Central Station Monitoring?
Any industrial campus, commercial building, or healthcare facility requires a great deal of fire protection and security equipment. You've invested in sprinkler systems and life safety systems, all to ensure your campus is safe and secure around the clock. But if...
Quick Response vs. Standard Response Sprinkler Heads
Your building's fire sprinkler system is what works to keep your people and property safe. In the event of a fire, the fire sprinkler system activates to ensure anyone in the building has time to get out and to minimize damages until the fire department can arrive....
Data Center Fire Protection Standards: 3 Levels of Fire Protection
Data centers present a unique fire risk. Full of electrical components, wires, and cables, not to mention generators and back-up power supplies, data centers house a range of potential fire hazards. Given that most of the equipment in a data center is sensitive, these...
A Basic Guide to Restaurant Fire Suppression Systems
Commercial kitchens pose one of the greatest risks for fires. Your restaurant is full of industrial, high-heat equipment that often comes into contact with cooking oils and grease, all of which present a significant fire hazard. Protecting your kitchen staff and the...
What Are Drum Drips and How to Perform Winter Preventative Maintenance
Drum drips are an important part of a dry fire sprinkler system because they help keep the system performing as it should. But, since dry fire sprinkler systems are often installed in locations where temperatures can drop below freezing, it's important to check and...
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