A primary concern of commercial building owners is protecting against fires. Fire not only endangers your tenants, employees, or customers, but also puts your property, merchandise, equipment, and livelihood at risk. Fire sprinkler systems are one of the first lines of defense against fires because they provide a necessary level of safety for people and…
Sprinkler systems are an important part of protection from fires. A fire sprinkler system can prevent property damage and reduce the risk of injury to workers, customers, or tenants. But how exactly does a fire sprinkler system work? Understanding how a fire sprinkler system works can help you determine the right kind of system for…
If you manage a property or own a business, you probably have heard about the importance of fire protection systems, but do you know the difference between a sprinkler system and a suppression system? Do you know how fire suppression systems work or how to choose the right fire protection system for your establishment? It…
The National Fire Protection Association produces a series of numbered codes and standards for the life safety industry. NFPA 25 is the standard for the inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems. Among other things, it details the inspection and testing requirements for fire pumps – a very important component in many automatic…
Not all buildings and areas within a building are created equal. These different environments frequently require different approaches to fire protection. For example, dry sprinkler systems are specifically designed for buildings that are susceptible to freezing temperatures. Examples include: Unheated warehouses Retail and residential parking garages Loading docks Commercial freezers and cooler boxes Commercial/residential attics…