Maintaining code compliance with all fire and life safety regulations poses unique challenges to healthcare facilities where the number one focus must be to protect the lives of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. Get A Quote Challenges To Safety Code Compliance In Healthcare The task of ensuring building code …
Many companies use gas-fired boilers that are located in a specific mechanical room that is not meant for occupancy but rather to house mechanical and electrical equipment. Gas-fired boilers heat water similar to a water heater, although they do not store it. Commercial boilers are most often used for heating, …
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a tasteless, odorless, and dangerous gas that is the leading cause of accidental fatalities by poisoning in the United States. In a publication by the National Library of Medicine, it is estimated that nearly 15,000 people are hospitalized in the U.S., and 500 Americans die every …
Building fires have devastating consequences that many times include either never re-opening or the business suffering so much it ends up closing its doors permanently within a matter of a few years due to the downtime of having to restore or rebuild. This highlights the importance of having an effective …
Most people do not think of construction sites as being an environment that poses a huge risk for fires. But construction sites can be a fire risk due to the highly flammable materials on site and the absence of a sufficient fire protection system. To safeguard against potential construction site …
Protecting your commercial building and assets from fire involves much more than just having a fire alarm and sprinkler system. The ability to maintain safety and security involves the cooperation of you and your employees, working cohesively to meet a common goal: fire safety and security. Creating a fire prevention …
What is the NFPA Fire & Life Ecosystem? In 2018, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) developed a framework, titled the NFPA Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem. This framework outlines and identifies eight components that, when working cohesively together, help to minimize the risk and assist in preventing loss, death, …
During a fire, the ducts of an HVAC system can serve as a literal superhighway for smoke, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide throughout a commercial building. In addition, the airflow from an HVAC system feeds a fire oxygen, supercharging the process. It is essential and may be required by commercial …
An elevator recall ensues when a fire alarm system triggers and commences to automatically send the elevator cab and its occupants to the building’s primary or pre-determined floor. If the smoke detector that set off the alarm is on the primary floor, the elevator will recall to an alternate floor. …
In commercial buildings, carbon monoxide (CO) detectors placed throughout ductwork are the best way to avoid CO poisoning, keep tenants or residents safe, and preserve lives. Carbon monoxide detectors are sensors that respond to CO and are attached to an alarm unit. These detectors and sensors generally comply with ANSI/UL …
