ABC fire extinguishers are often the ideal choice because they can put out many different types of fires. They use a dry chemical known as monoammonium phosphate that can quickly put out the fire. It is a pale-yellow powder that is used to extinguish three classes of fire. ABC fire extinguishers are considered “tri-class” or “multi-purpose” extinguishers which…
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…
Office kitchen fires account for over 20 percent of commercial building fires according to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) and cooking equipment is the source of 29 percent of those fires. While office kitchen fires may start small, they can lead to significant structural damage to your building. When your employees are properly trained about…
A fire alarm inspection is important because it can save lives! The fire alarm system is designed to detect a fire and warn people of the danger. It will close doors and shut down air systems to help control the fire and reduce the smoke. It will shut down the elevators and activate fire suppression…
The most common fire safety violations are some of the easiest to identify and remedy. To avoid being fined or having your occupational status revoked, you must meet applicable fire codes for the type of business you operate. So here are 6 common fire code violations you need to look for in your facility that are…
Knowing where to install emergency lighting and exit signs is crucial for everyone to be able to evacuate a building safely. They need to illuminate the path to exit and which doors to use that will lead to safety. Codes that govern the installation, inspection and testing of emergency lighting and exit signs have been established…
An emergency fire response plan can save lives when a fire occurs. Chaos and confusion can reign when a fire threatens your employees and business. A detailed and rehearsed emergency fire response plan is the best way to prevent this from happening. By providing your employees with the proper evacuation training, they will be able to leave the office quickly…
Maintaining your fire suppression systems are vital to ensure that they work properly when a fire occurs. Fire suppression systems often work in conjunction with a fire alarm system to provide safety and protection for a building or area. There are many different types of fire suppression systems which include: Clean agent systems Fire extinguishers Wet…