Category: <span>Fire Safety Consultants</span>

Category: Fire Safety Consultants

Training Staff on the Fire Alarm System

Early fire detection is essential to save lives and reduce the destruction of property. Effective commercial fire alarm systems are crucial in the fast response of building occupants. The sooner occupants are alerted to a fire emergency, the faster they can efficiently evacuate the building. Commercial property owners are responsible …

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Health Care Facility Emergency Preparedness Strategies

Creating an emergency plan is of critical importance for every type of business, public or commercial property, and especially for hospitals and healthcare facilities where patients may be unable to evacuate. Being prepared for an emergency in a healthcare facility can mean the difference between life and death. Get A …

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How to Avoid Common Fire Safety Code Violations

  Fire safety code regulations are in place for a reason and endorsed by many different agencies. In Chicago, businesses must comply with safety regulations as outlined in the: Chicago Building Code International Building Code, IBC National Fire Protection Association, NFPA Americans with Disabilities Act, ADA  Get A Quote for …

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Should vs. Shall in Building Code: What Does it Mean?

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. …

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Top 5 Causes of Industrial and Manufacturing Fires

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 …

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