Since their origin beginning in the 1940's, halon fire suppression agents - chemicals containing bromine, fluorine, and carbon suppress fires by chemically interrupting the combustion...
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Sprinkling The Truth About Fire Sprinklers
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A fire sprinkler system is a simple, yet essential, element of a building's fire protection system. The system includes a water supply, a distribution piping network and sprinkler heads...13 min read
Just like plumbing and HVAC, fire sprinkler systems are subject to freezing. While we see milder temperatures in the PNW than other regions, it isn't unusual for those mild winters to drop ...7 min read
Fire extinguishers come in a variety of shapes and sizes; each designed for a specific fire type and required coverage. It is not surprising that narrowing down the correct product can be daunting...8 min read
Fire hydrants are a familiar sight, but their true value is often underestimated until an emergency strikes. A properly maintained and fully functional fire hydrant can mean the difference ...6 min read
Fire safety systems are designed to assess the overall condition and functionality of the fire protection systems, ensuring that they will perform as expected in the event of an emergency or fire. And like other pieces of technical...6 min read
Fire alarm monitoring is a crucial component of a building's fire/life safety plan, integral to the emergency response system. A monitored fire alarm system provides a 24-hour watchdog for the ...3 min read
A fire suppression system is designed to extinguish, control, or prevent the spread of fire with specific chemical compounds. It's been almost 30 years since UL 300 redefined the rules for commercial...5 min read
Lighting the Way in an Emergency
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In businesses, schools, hospitals, multifamily living spaces, areas of assembly and workplaces, emergency lighting is designed to facilitate a safe and efficient evacuation of a building when needed....2 min read
One Device Readily Available Can Save Lives
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Ancient civilizations focused on basic fire prevention using fire pits & barriers. They understood the power of the flame and the necessity to contain it. As areas expanded, they mandated that wider streets be...7 min read
The development of NFPA 420 - Standard on Fire Protection for Cannabis Growing and Processing Facilities is a critical step for the rapidly expanding cannabis industry. The new standards being developed were created...3 min read