Do you need pull station covers? Well, they’re a good idea because they help protect manual pull stations from several things. Protection In high traffic areas, pull station covers help protect against accidental impacts. Ideally, you don’t want people to set off accidental alarms, right? If someone accidentally bumps into the pull station, the cover… Read more »
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A Brief Look at the History of Smoke Detectors
We take smoke detectors for granted. They’re everywhere these days, but that wasn’t always the case. The Early History of Smoke Detectors In the 1930s, there was a Swiss scientist named Walter Jaeger. He accidentally invented the smoke detector when he made a device to detect poison gas. His sensor device was supposed to move… Read more »
Here’s How Medical Facilities Can Prevent Fires From Breaking Out
How can medical facilities prevent fires from breaking out and/or be prepared in case there is a fire? Whether it’s a nursing home or a hospital, no one wants a fire to occur in a medical facility. Fires cause damage and can also injure or kill people– especially if they’re sick, disabled or elderly and… Read more »
How Businesses Can Celebrate Fire Prevention Month
Did you know October is National Fire Prevention month? What are some things businesses can do to stay fire free? Maintain Fire Alarm Systems First, it’s important to maintain fire prevention systems. Make sure your smoke alarms are working– test them! Does the alarm sound? If you don’t have a sprinkler system, think about installing… Read more »
The Importance of Universities Having a Reliable Fire Alarm System in Place
College should be a great time in a person’s life. The campus should be a place where students feel welcome and comfortable, and if they have on-campus housing, they should feel safe and “at home.” That said, it’s so important to have quality fire alarm systems in place on college campuses. Fires can and do… Read more »
Why Medical Facilities Should Choose Addressable Technology For Their Fire Alarm Systems
Medical facilities should choose addressable technology. If there’s ever a time when there’s a fire or other emergency, clear communication is key to ensuring the safety of everyone in the facility, including patients, workers and visitors. People need to be able to hear messages quickly and clearly so they know what to do in the… Read more »
The Most Important Fire Safety Tools for Commercial Buildings
Perhaps the most important part of owning a business is making sure employees and customers are safe inside your commercial building. You always want to hope for the best while preparing for the worse, especially when it comes to protecting your building from fire. Here are the things you should make sure your building has… Read more »
The Advantages of Having a Smoke Detector Dust Cover
Certainly, all businesses remember the need to routinely test and maintain their commercial smoke detectors. However, in addition to periodically testing the system, you also have to do what you can to protect your smoke detector from outside debris. Like most other stationary objects in your business, smoke detectors have a tendency to accumulate dust,… Read more »
What Type of Fire System Initiating Device Should My Business Have?
Few things are more gratifying than watching your professional dreams come true and becoming your own boss by owning your business. However, being the boss also comes with great responsibilities, including doing everything you can to protect your commercial building from fire. The Basics Business Owners Should Know About Commercial Fire Alarm Systems Depending on… Read more »
Be Alert of These Causes of Commercial Fires
As a commercial building owner or manager, the list of things you need to worry about on a daily basis is endless. From energy costs to landscaping and everything in between, there is no shortage of suitors vying for your attention. Of course, every business’ worse nightmare is the ordeal of a fire breaking out…. Read more »