SFA Fire Protection, based in Salisbury, NC, has joined Fire Control Systems to strengthen fire protection services in the region. The same SFA team many businesses have come to trust and rely on for years will continue their work. Customers with multiple locations will enjoy consistent pricing and coverage across their business with the combined…
Halloween decorations are appearing in yards, windows, and desk areas as we get closer to the end of October. Decorating can be a fun way to get employees in a festive mood and entertain friends and neighbors. It is important to follow a few safety tips at the home or office to ensure everyone stays…
There are four primary types of sprinkler heads for fire protection. Each one is specifically designed to extinguish fires and they come in a variety of temperatures, finishes and sizes. The right choice for your building will cover the main areas that are susceptible to fires. Pendant Sprinkler Head Pendant sprinkler heads are the most…
Most nursing home residents are unable to protect themselves in the event of a fire. The special needs of some residents represent a significant threat if a fire occurs. Some may not be ambulatory. Others who suffer from dementia may not perceive a fire to be a danger. They rely on caregivers to get them…
Manufacturing plants have a high risk of fires or explosions. Equipment and various machinery pose a significant fire hazard if not properly maintained. Do not risk devastating effects from a manufacturing accident! Here are some common causes of fires and explosions. Hot Work Hot work is one of the leading causes of manufacturing fires across…
Fire pump testing is required monthly and yearly according to NFPA 25. It is important to make sure your fire protection system is up to code and working properly. What is a Fire Pump? A fire pump is a part of a fire sprinkler system’s water supply and powered by electric, diesel or steam. It…
Why is fire safety training important? If you have commercial property, you are required by law to protect everyone in the building from the threat of fire. The risks and hazards present need to be identified and the appropriate fire safety measures must be installed accordingly. This can include fire alarm systems, emergency lighting and…
Fire sprinkler systems put out or slow the growth of fires by drenching them and the surrounding area with water, removing heat and potential fuel sources. Water mist systems work by cooling the room temperature and displacing oxygen with steam. Both systems use water but in different ways. The key difference is the size of…
A laboratory at workplaces and educational centers uses and stores chemicals and materials that are highly flammable, toxic and sometimes explosive. In order to prevent unplanned fires, laboratory staff must remain constantly aware of the presence, the location and the number of fuel-air-ignition sources. Laboratory fire safety is a set of procedures intended to prevent…
Backflow preventers are necessary. When you turn on the faucet, you expect water that is safe and clean to drink. Professionally designed plumbing and sewage systems provide our businesses and homes with fresh water for drinking and bathing. We depend on pressure to move water through our plumbing pipes. It is this reliance on pressure…