by Michelle Mellon | May 2, 2022 | Fire Protection Solutions, Industrial Fire Protection
If you work in an industrial environment, you may be aware that your facility faces some unique fire hazards. The industrial marketplace involves some of the most dangerous, high-risk operations in the world — not to mention some of the most expensive assets to...
by Michelle Mellon | Apr 8, 2022 | Fire Protection Solutions, Fire Sprinkler Systems
Corrosion is a common issue in fire sprinkler systems. In fact, it’s basically inevitable, as most piping systems contain at least some traces of it. This is generally considered normal and safe — as long as it’s kept to a minimum. But if corrosion levels start to...
by Micah Dickinson | Mar 8, 2022 | Fire Extinguishers, Fire Protection Solutions, Oil and Gas Fire Safety
Per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, collectively known as PFAS, are getting a lot of press lately. (Learn more about PFAS and how they impact fire protection). While these pervasive chemicals have been around for decades, experts have realized that these chemicals...
by Micah Dickinson | Feb 16, 2022 | Fire Protection Solutions, Oil and Gas Fire Safety
In the fire protection industry, firefighting foam is a key topic of discussion. Firefighting foam is an exceptionally effective fire suppression tool, helping to minimize the impact of some of the worst possible fires, including flammable liquid fires. Unfortunately,...
by Michelle Mellon | Dec 21, 2021 | Fire Protection Solutions, Fire Protection System Inspections
Regardless of which industry you’re in, your facility must have a fire alarm system. It will help to warn your building occupants of potential fire hazards, and to protect your employees, products, and property from harm. However, simply installing fire alarms isn’t...
by Micah Dickinson | Nov 22, 2021 | Fire Protection Solutions
In order for a hospital to display their commitment to high-quality, comprehensive patient care, proper accreditation is now more important than ever. In fact, many consumers look for it when choosing a hospital for services, and many practitioners look for it when...