Understanding he best ways to protect your home, family, and business from fire should always be at the top of your to-do list. In fact, from selecting smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, and fire extinguishers, knowing the critical elements becomes integral to a safe home and building.
When it comes to fire sprinkler systems, the NFPA 13 is the industry standard. While newer additions are seldom retroactive, there still may be specific changes that are. In fact, being compliant with your fire sprinkler system is not just important for the obvious fire safety reasons, but also because it’s the law. Here are…
Both property managers and business owners need to be aware of the fire dangers posed to their buildings. In fact, when most people think of prevention, cooking a meal doesn’t often come to mind. However, the reality is that kitchen fires are the leading cause of fires in apartment and office buildings alike. As a…
The only way for all your fire protection systems to stay in proper working order is to ensure that they are regularly maintained, inspected, and tested. In fact, business and building owners will typically have the burden of making sure that all fire protection systems are working correctly. As a result, we’ve detailed a few…
Anderson Fire Protection, Inc. was recently honored by the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC) of Metro Washington for our safety record. Anderson Fire Protection was awarded the prestigious 2016 Safety Training Evaluation Process (STEP) award. This award is used to recognize the safety and health of the workers in the workplace. At Anderson Fire…
This week is the 89th annual National Fire Prevention Week. Established in 1920 by the NFPA, this is a weeklong commemoration to bring national awareness to fire prevention. Each year the NFPA selects a different theme to concentrate on in order to bring awareness to a different aspect of fire prevention. But how did this…
If it has been a while since your commercial fire protection system was installed, it may be time for an update. Just like the other systems in your commercial space, your fire protection systems may need to be updated or replaced after a few years of faithful service. So how do you know when it…
Although sprinkler systems are wonderful at protecting your business from fires, they are not actually designed to target a specific area in your commercial space. If there is a small manageable fire, you may be able to simply extinguish it with a fire extinguisher. But before spraying the extinguisher, you should take a moment to…
At Anderson Fire Protection, Inc., we pride ourselves on hiring only the best employees. Our employees are the key to building the perfect business and establishing long-lasting relationships with our valued customers. With a company culture based on learning and growing, our employees receive regular training on safety regulation and the systems we install. Are…
Fire safety systems are not something many homeowners or business owners notice too often, but they are an extremely important part of protecting your business. A well thought out fire protection system will provide you with a piece of mind and protection in an emergency. So when you are thinking about installing a residential or…
