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Fire extinguishers are a lot like emergency services — you don’t take much notice of them until you need them. After all, they’re in almost every building you pass through on any given day. Chances are, each day, you walk by dozens without knowing it. But do you know how to use one should the situation arise? Surprisingly, many don’t. …
A smoke detector is one of the most important items in a home or building. This early warning device helps alert those inside to fire or dangerous smoke and gives them time to effectively respond, which according to the size and scope of the fire, may crucially include an evacuation procedure. If you’re a building owner, you’re well aware that …
There are over seven million fire hydrants in the United States. With so many in service in nearly every city across the country, some are bound to experience issues, which can lead to complicated problems when it comes time to use them. That’s why fire hydrant repair is so important. So what can cause damage to a fire hydrant? What …
Did you know that in the state of Texas alone, 20,595 structure fires happened in 2010? That was a 4% increase from the previous year. And in 2015, Texas was one of 3 states that had the most deaths by fire. This statistic is sad, expensive, and often avoidable. If you own a building, this article’s for you. Regular maintenance of …
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 …
