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It’s not common that someone can go through an American school system and not experience his or her share of fire safety drills. But more often than not, adults pass into their professional lives having forgotten some of the basics. If you need a refresher of fire safety and how to work a fire extinguisher, check out this guide. We’ll …
There are few things more intimidating to a home or business owner than the potential for a fire to erupt and destroy property. It’s important to learn and be aware of how to put out a fire efficiently and effectively if the worst happens. How to Put out a Fire For safety reasons, we strongly recommend the use of a …
A majority of people can use a fire extinguisher with ease. It’s not a complicated tool to figure out, and it saves lives more often than not. One thing people don’t know about fire extinguishers is how a fire extinguisher inspection works. Conducting a fire extinguisher inspection is critical. No one ever wants to be in a situation in which they need …
One of the largest purchases that new restaurant owners are surprised by is the commercial exhaust hood, such as a Vent-a-Hood. On average, a commercial exhaust hood may cost from $1,000 to $1,500 per linear foot. Considering that the price is high and that the average hood size is 10 feet, many new restaurant owners wrestle with whether or not they need one. …
“The loss of the National Museum’s collection is insurmountable for Brazil.” Those were the words of President Michel Temer in the hours after a massive inferno ripped through a collection of over 20 million priceless artifacts spanning 11,000 years of human and science history exhibited in the National Museum of Brazil. Initial estimates have placed the total loss at approximately …
You may or may not have realized, but there are up to 30 million cases of illness linked to waterborne bacteria and contamination documented every year. Having clean water at your worksite, commercial building, or residential center is essential to good health. In order to keep your water clean and safe, you need to implement a few simple backflow prevention …
Have you ever feared a house fire? In 2015 alone, the U.S. Fire Administration recorded approximately 380,900 residential fires, with around 1,800 of them proving fatal. It’s statistics like these that make people worry they could suffer a house fire on any given day. It’s a common concern. That’s why it’s imperative for you to look for ways to prepare yourself …
When constructing a building, there are many concerns that need to be taken into consideration. Otherwise, as a building or property owner, you can end up with serious problems on your hands, from safety concerns to potential lawsuits. Whether it’s alarms, fire sprinkler systems, or smoke detectors, there are many safety measures that should be considered during the construction process. Also …
It is estimated that over 86,000 fires occur in non-residential buildings each year. These fires have led to dozens of deaths, hundreds of injuries, and billions of dollars in damages. Fires can largely be avoided, but as is part of life, sometimes mistakes and accidents can happen. This is especially true in commercial buildings, where there’s a lot going on …
Contrary to popular belief, fire sprinkler systems are not just a product of the modern age. They’ve actually been around for longer than you may realize. In fact, the first system was built over 120 years ago. Frederick Grinnell received his first automatic fire sprinkler patent as far back as 1881. With this long history, many popular myths and common …
