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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 regulations surrounding fire alarms may seem intimidating, but there’s no way around them. It’s imperative – your building has to pass a fire alarm inspection. This isn’t just about the possibility of being penalized by a regulator. A system that’s not in working order could allow a fire to completely gut your building. This could also mean people losing their …
Most people put quite a bit of faith in fire alarm systems, trusting alarms to keep them safe. Shockingly, in the United States, smoke detectors only sound in 53 percent of fires though! The failure of a fire alarm system is often due to poor maintenance and testing. The National Fire Protection Association created fire alarm codes to keep systems …
You’ve just received word that it’s time for your building’s fire inspection. As careful as you may be about fire protection, it’s common to be nervous about the inspector’s verdict. In cases like these, it can put your mind at ease to know what to expect. Here’s a glimpse into what fire inspectors do and what your inspection may be like. What …
Studies show that fire sprinkler systems are 98% effective at preventing property loss. With this mind, it’s so important to properly maintain a fire sprinkler system so that it can function properly and do its job to keep you safe. What inhibits a sprinkler system from working to its fullest potential is corrosion. Since sprinkler pipes are metal and carry water, rust …
Fire hydrants, with their iconic look, are a prominent feature of nearly every curb in the world. In the U.S. alone, there are 7.5 million. In most places, their mere presence is a legal requirement. This is for good reason. The much-needed, high-pressure streams of water they can generate in almost any given urban location is more than useful for efficiently …
As a responsible property owner, you no doubt have a lot of safety concerns to properly protect the people and assets on your property. Handling fire safety correctly is crucial because the damage from any kind of fire accident could be absolutely devastating. Yes, you might have all of your building’s fire alarms updated, working, and properly in place. But …
“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 …
