When a fire breaks out in an office or home, people will most likely assume that all the fire sprinklers will go off. However, that simply isn’t the case. With television and movies broadcasting false information, people have a misguided idea of how fire sprinkler systems work. As a result, we’ve decided to get deep…
When we think of cooking a meal, fire prevention is often the last thing on our minds. However, one the leading causes of fires in apartments and office buildings is a kitchen fire. In fact, it is essential that property managers be aware of the key elements associated with a kitchen fire so they can…
Maintaining proper fire safety standards is critical. Unfortunately, many homes and businesses don’t properly maintain their fire extinguishers and don’t realize it until it is too late. Proper fire extinguisher maintenance can mean the difference between disaster and a minor accident. Here are some of the most common fire extinguisher violations and how you can…
Selecting the proper fire alarm can be an extremely overwhelming process. In fact, finding a suitable fire alarm system and the appropriate place to install it requires a lot of contemplation. As a result, it is important that you take the time to consider which fire alarm is best for your needs.
When it comes to fire safety, fire extinguishers are the go-to source for protection. After the fire alarms signal smoke, fire extinguishers can be used to quickly and efficiently put out small fires within the workplace or other commercial settings. As a result, business owners should get to know all there is about fire extinguishers…
As the weather begins to heat up, grilling season reaches its peak. With the summertime comes a myriad of barbecues and picnics to attend. While all these activities are tons of fun, it is important to always follow fire safety protocols when dealing with any fire hazard such as an outside grill. Many fires have…
For the most part, we have all experienced a fire alarm going off. Whether we were students in a classroom or adults in our offices. How often have we taken the time to really consider the various functions of a fire alarm system and how it operates? In fact, have we ever really thought about…
While many may see Fire Code Regulations as a long-drawn process or unnecessary, they are strictly put in place to help prevent damage and provide comfort and peace of mind to occupants, building or business owners. Most inspections are carried out annually by your local Fire Department who will assess any potential fire and life…
Having a reliable fire protection system is crucial. Even more so, maintaining a reliable fire alarm system requires specific tasks that have to be conducted on a regular basis. These include visual inspections, functional testing, and maintenance activities. As a result, oftentimes, many homeowners and business owners tend to overlook the need to visually inspect…
Recently, there have been fires that were started from a cigarette being lit inside a home. In fact, this increase in smoking related house fires provides an opportunity to discuss the severe dangers that accompany smoking within a home. Here are just some incredible hazards that come with smoking inside any home.
