Your fire alarm system is your first line of defense against the danger of a fire. But, what many people don’t know is that your fire alarm system does much more than just alert you of a fire. Instead, it has three broad signals, or capabilities: alarm, trouble, and...
Within your water-based fire protection system, the fire pump is a component responsible for increasing water flow rate and distributing enough to combat a fire anywhere in your facility. However, in order to ensure it’s in proper working condition, your fire pump...
If your facility has a fire sprinkler system, you should be aware that its various components require regular maintenance and testing. And of all the tests required, the main drain test is arguably the most important. Below, we’ll discuss more about what a main drain...
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...
The Joint Commission is a non-profit, third-party organization that works to accredit US healthcare organizations and programs. A Joint Commission accreditation is focused on ensuring patient safety and quality of care, and the Joint Commission’s standards are...
If you manage a facility and are accountable for the safety of the people within its walls, you understand the need for security. It’s your responsibility to assess potential risks and implement safety measures that protect people and property. One way to identify all...
