Warehouses are generally large and have multiple fire risks. Knowing what these fire risk hazards are and how to avoid them is critical to protecting your business and workers. Awareness of the most common risk factors for warehouse fires and training employees on preventing fire hazards is important for every …
Commercial properties must be prepared for a fire inspection at all times, to provide a safe environment and to maintain code compliant fire and life safety systems. Preparing for a fire inspection is an ongoing process as business and property safety managers should always be prepared to protect occupants and …
Fire alarm monitoring services provide valuable help to save people and properties during an emergency, when seconds count. There is not much that property owners can do if they are unaware of an emergency, especially for unoccupied buildings. Protecting businesses and commercial properties requires a quick response whether they …
There are several things that building owners can do to prepare for a commercial fire safety inspection. Understanding which fire and life safety codes apply to your building and location as well as communicating with your local fire department are just a couple of things to help you prepare to …
All commercial buildings are required to have a fire and life safety system inspection and testing every year to ensure compliance to life safety codes. The main purpose of having annual fire and life safety system inspections is to prevent the loss of human life and/or lost property. The National …
Eaton has been an industry leader in fire alarm notification devices for over 100 years, with many industry firsts such as xenon and LED strobes. The Wheelock Eluxa product line of high fidelity speakers with low frequency sounders and the Eluxa LED line of horns, horn strobes and strobes deliver …
A fire and life safety assessment report is a comprehensive survey performed by experienced fire and life safety consultants for various reasons such as to evaluate the fire risk of a facility or to establish emergency response needs. Reasons for a Fire and Life Safety Assessment Report There are a …
The following words in Building Codes, City Ordinances, or Plan Review Correction Letters are not mandatory but recommendations. “ May”, “Recommend”, “Prefer”, “Suggest”, “Need” or “Should” are not the law of the code. Shall! When designing a fire alarm system under the Design Built context, only “Shall” items are required. …
Industrial and Manufacturing Property Fire Facts Fires occurring in industrial and manufacturing properties cause an estimated $1.2 billion of damages, 279 injuries and 18 civilian deaths every year. According to a report by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there are more than 37,000 industrial and manufacturing fires occurring every …
Rapid transit stations like subways in busy cities serve millions of commuters on a daily basis. If a fire breaks out in any of these underground mass transit systems, the consequences could be catastrophic. Fire alarm regulations exist like NFPA 130, the Standard for Fixed Guideway Transit and Passenger Rail …
