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Fire sprinklers are often your first line of defense against the potential devastation — or even fatal consequence — of a commercial or workplace fire. However, if you fail to conduct the correct kind and amount of fire sprinkler inspections, your sprinklers could prove insufficient to defend your property. Without proper inspection of your life safety systems, you could be …
Did you know that 7 people die every day from fires? What about the fact that approximately 20% of all fire deaths occur from inadvertent smoke inhalation due to a dysfunctional smoke alarm inside the structure? You may have already heard that having an operational smoke detector in a building can cut the risk of death by fire inside it by …
While the installation of a life safety system to your property is a crucial line of defense against fire damage, you should remember this step is only half the battle. Regular maintenance and proper care for the system are essential to ensuring everything works exactly as it’s intended to if disaster strikes. A significant part of keeping all of your …
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 testing practices. Backflow can happen in a couple …
When constructing a building, many things need to be taken into consideration or you’ll end up with problems on your hands. And potentially lawsuits. Whether its alarms, fire sprinkler systems or smoke detectors, there are many safety measures that should go into a building’s construction. Perhaps lower on peoples’ minds, though, is emergency lighting. Highly important during an emergency, this …
People have differing opinions on CCTV video surveillance for their homes. This option of security has certain benefits that more traditional systems do not. We’re going to take a look at these specific benefits and why they may work for your home and your family. Keep reading to see 4 great reasons to consider CCTV as an additional or stand-alone …
In an average year, more than 1 million fires are reported in the United States. These fires cause significant property damage and also claim civilian lives. It is the responsibility of property owners to ensure that their buildings are outfitted with the necessary equipment to ensure safety. In addition to installing the needed equipment, it’s also important to make sure the equipment like a …
Has your fire detection system been inspected recently? Are you keeping your system well-maintained? Fire damage is one of the most common problems you may face when it comes to maintaining a commercial building. It’s important that you take the proper steps to make sure your building or business is protected. While you probably already have a fire alarm system …
One of the all-time favorite and most iconic rides at Six Flags Over Texas was the Spee-Lunker Cave Ride. The Cave Ride opened in 1964 and mystified guests for 27 years before it was re-purposed as another ride in 1991. The Cave Ride was a dark ride where guests floated through a dark tunnel in tubs or boats amidst …
One of the original rides at Six Flags Over Texas when it opened in 1961 was the Mexican Fiesta Train Ride. Crisp-Ladew was very involved in the building of Six Flags as the primary contractor for designing and installing fire sprinkler systems in rides and buildings throughout the park. The Fiesta Train offered a unique challenge in its fire protection requirements. …
