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The Risks and Costs of "Good Enough" Fire Safety and Security
Are your building’s fire safety and security systems good enough to fully protect infrastructure and the people who use the premises? If the worst...
Emergency System Shutoff Protocols: NFPA-Compliant Responses to Common Crisis Situations
When a sprinkler system bursts at 2:00 AM or a fire alarm won't stop blaring during peak business hours, you need answers fast. The wrong decision...
How To Effectively Use Fire Extinguishers: For Daycare Providers
On any given week in the United States, over 11 million children younger than age five are in some type of childcare arrangement. On average, these...
What to Consider When Implementing A Fire Monitoring Service
Fire safety systems should be tailored to your building’s unique needs, integrate seamlessly with your security setup, and provide reliable,...
Hidden Risks: Why Aging Fire Systems Need More Than Just Annual Inspections
How old are your building’s fire safety systems? It’s important to know how often fire systems need inspection. However, it is also vital to ensure...
Benefits of a Building Access Control System
In any building, access control is vital to prevent theft, protect residents and employees, and secure sensitive data.
Ultimate Guide to Fire Extinguishers: Testing, Inspections, Maintenance
Most fires start out small enough to be easily put out with a fire extinguisher. Like any lifesaving equipment, portable fire extinguishers must be...
4 Things You Need To Know About Kitchen Hood Maintenance
Much can go wrong in a commercial-grade kitchen where grease, smoke, and flame are “tools of the trade.”
NFPA 25: Guide to Testing and Inspecting Fire Sprinkler Systems
As a building or facility owner, you must take a proactive approach to establish a program for periodic testing, inspection, and maintenance....
Picking a Kitchen Hood Suppression System for a Food Truck
Food trucks are subject to the same fire suppression measures and requirements as other commercial kitchens. But there's one key difference: food...
5 Tips To Winterize Your Fire Suppression Systems
Minnesota winters are unforgiving–it’s just a cold truth we can't avoid. The best thing we can do is be ready for them, and an important part of that...
How a Kitchen Hood Fire Suppression System Works
Kitchen fires are dangerous and quickly get out of control. Fire requires the presence of three things to survive: fuel, oxygen, and heat. In kitchen...