Corrosion & Nitrogen Inerting: What You Need to Know

pipe with corrosion that could have been protected with nitrogen inerting

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…

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Corrosion Analysis

Corrosion Analysis for Fire Protection Pipe

How is a Corrosion Analysis Done for a Fire Protection System? Corrosion analysis is vital for maintaining the integrity and functionality of fire protection systems. Understanding the causes and effects of corrosion helps in identifying potential issues and taking proactive measures to prevent system failures. This article delves into the methods used in corrosion analysis…

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Comparing Commercial and Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems

Early installation of a residential fire sprinkler system. WSFP also offers commercial fire sprinkler system installation for all things residential and commercial sprinkler!

What type of fire protection do you need? Understanding the key differences between residential and commercial fire sprinkler systems will help you make the right choice for your building, property, and the people who use it. Each application is different and requires a solution tailored to specific needs. This blog post will help you understand…

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How to Pass a Fire Inspection

How to Pass a Fire Inspection

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.…

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Cooking Up Safety: A Guide to Preventing Holiday Kitchen Fires

Preventing holiday fires

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…

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Preparing for Winter Fire Safety

Winter Fire Safety

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…

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Fire Prevention in the Workplace: Comprehensive Training for Employees

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Prepare Your Employees with Workplace Fire Safety Training Safety in the workplace is an integral part of any responsible business operation, and fire safety is an aspect that must never be neglected.  Employers have the solemn duty to ensure the safety of their employees, and this includes preparing them thoroughly for unexpected fire emergencies. Fires can…

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Western States Fire Protection Earns Highwire’s Prestigious Platinum Safety Award

Highwire, a cutting-edge cloud-based mobile platform dedicated to risk management, has just unveiled the esteemed recipients of its highly coveted safety award, and Western States Fire Protection has emerged a winner. This triumph comes on the heels of WSFP registering an outstanding safety score that eclipsed 95%, earning the prestigious “Platinum Status” within Highwire’s esteemed…

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Transitioning from NOVEC 1230 to FK-5-1-12: What You Need to Know

NOVEC 1230 is being phased out and FK5112 is being phased in

Championing Sustainable Solutions – Your Path to Cleaner Fire Protection In today’s rapidly evolving world, safeguarding businesses, and industries with sensitive products from the devastating impact of fires has never been more critical. For years, NOVEC 1230 has been the go-to clean agent, cherished for its remarkable fire-extinguishing capabilities without causing water damage or leaving…

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