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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.
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...
How to Keep Your Fire Sprinkler System From Freezing This Winter
Your building's fire sprinkler system is essential to the health and safety of your employees and your property. While all fire sprinkler systems are designed to handle normal temperature fluctuations, you might be wondering about those pipes freezing up during the...
Kitchen Hood Fire Suppression System Inspection: What to Expect
In any commercial kitchen, fire is no small risk or hazard. The kitchen is a high-heat environment, and it's designed to be well-insulated, to keep in the heat required for cooking. Over time, in any sized commercial kitchen, grease and grime begin to build up, which...
Clean Agent vs Pre-Action Fire Suppression System
Your fire suppression system is a necessary component of your building or facility. It keeps your people and your property safe in the event of a fire. But when the data, artifacts, or assets within your facility are high-value or mission-critical, it can be difficult...
Understanding the NFPA 99 Risk-Based Approach for Healthcare Facilities
The 2012 edition of the NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code marked a significant change in how healthcare facilities determined the level of protection or type of systems to provide. Previously, NFPA dictated protection levels based on the occupancy type of the...
Switching to PFAS-Free Firefighting Foam
In the fire protection and suppression industry, aqueous film-forming foams (AFFF) have been used for decades as an effective fire suppression agent. Unfortunately, studies have shown that the perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that make these foams so effective also...
What is Hydrostatic Testing of Fire Extinguishers?
When you manage a large facility or building, there are many components to keep track of. From general maintenance to specialized components like your fire suppression system, it might feel like you always have some type of preventative maintenance or test scheduled....
Six Steps to Develop an Effective Fire Evacuation Plan
Your company or business schedules a range of safety training sessions for their employees’ protection. From general workplace safety to fire prevention and protection, there are many ways your business works to keep your employees safe. One important component of any...
4 Basics of Workplace Fire Safety Training
Fires are a very real and dangerous threat to any workplace. While manufacturing and industrial facilities see higher rates of workplace fires, any industry can experience a fire in the workplace. The best way to keep your employees safe and protected from fire...
Office Fire Safety 101: Tips for Fire Prevention in the Workplace
Fire prevention in the workplace is an easy topic to set aside for another day. After all, most days it can seem like a big if. However, without adequate planning, training, and practice, that IF can quickly turn into a disastrous event — one that not only risks the...
Implementing Remote Inspections for COVID-Safe Fire Protection
As the nation works to slow the spread of COVID-19, most of us are trying to do as much as we can from home. Many construction projects and inspections have been stalled or postponed, and many commercial buildings are functioning with skeleton crews. For those that...
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