Corrosion can have a profound and lasting impact on the lifespan of your fire protection system, leading to increased maintenance costs and potentially compromising its ability to effectively suppress fires. The central question is, “how quickly does corrosion take to destroy my fire protection system?” There are many factors that affect the corrosion rate, and…
There may not be a one-size-fits-all approach for how to pass a fire inspection; however, there are guidelines, regulations, and laws that you should be aware of. There are several factors a business must keep in mind to pass an inspection. These include industry type, building size and usage, building maximum occupancy, and much more.…
Protecting Your Home from Holiday Fires With the holidays quickly approaching, you may find yourself having an increase in gatherings, cooking, and time spent indoors. Because your home is an essential part of your life, being cautious and vigilant for any fire dangers is a significant factor in protecting your home from holiday fires. Holiday…
Winter is Coming! As the seasons change and operations and people are predominantly indoors, protecting your space in the colder months may be more important than ever. From using various heat sources or processes such as boilers, furnaces, and even smaller heating appliances like space heaters, to storage of combustible equipment and materials, many components…
Things You Should Know About Fire Protection Inspections If you are a property owner or a building manager, you should be aware for the need for inspections and testing of your fire protection systems. It can be hard to know the do’s and don’ts for taking care of your fire protection systems. Luckily, with the…
Get Your Fire Pump Ready for Winter Fire pumps are a necessary part of fire protection systems in applications where adequate water pressure and volume cannot be generated by the water supply. In these applications, fire sprinkler systems will not function properly if the fire pump is not working correctly. NFPA 25 requires regular service…
Importance of Fire Protection Inspections Simply having fire protection systems installed in your facility is not enough to promote life safety for the occupants of your building. Fire protection systems must be regularly inspected and serviced to keep them up to date and working. When choosing a fire protection contractor, choose a company that can…
