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Fire Safety in Information Technology: What You Need to Know

Protect your company’s IT infrastructure with proper fire safety procedures and equipment Decades ago, before computers became mainstream, an organization was often most worried about protecting physical inventory and mountains of documents that were housed in various areas. But the dynamics that drive growth have changed. With the digital age, data centers have become a […]

A Look at 5 Great Life Safety Resources

Knowledge is power when it comes to keeping a building and its occupants safe If you own a business or manage property of any kind, understanding how to best secure your property and keep any occupants, residents, or visitors safe is a major responsibility. No matter what kind of security system or life safety system […]

The Importance of Fire Safety on Construction Sites

Learn about the very real fire risks that exist at construction sites Fire safety should be a concern for all businesses, but it is especially important at construction sites. Buildings under construction can often be more at risk to fire. Workers may have chemicals on site that are combustible and wind can frequently be present […]

Laboratories Using Chemicals Are Required to Have Certain Fire Extinguishers

Keeping labs and lab workers safe with proper fire safety Laboratories that use and store chemicals are not only workplaces and educational centers, they also typically contain materials that are highly flammable, toxic, and sometimes explosive. For that reason, the National Fire Protection Association has broadened the scope in its NFPA 45 standard to include […]

How Corrosion Can Impact a Fire Protection System

Learn about the effects of corrosion and what you can do to protect the safety of your building Corrosion can have a serious impact on the effectiveness of your building’s fire protection system, and it can be very expensive to fix. This is why identifying and minimizing it are key parts of maintaining a system […]

Explaining the Recent Legislation Around 9-Volt Smoke Detectors

A new Florida law has left many fire departments confused Last year, Florida legislators passed a new law intended to save building contractors money and drive the use of longer-lasting smoke detectors, but it’s ended up impacting local fire department’s efforts to provide inexpensive fire safety measures to at-risk populations around Florida. What does the […]

How Video Analytics Can Take a CCTV System to the Next Level

Intelligent video monitoring can detect threats and act as a force multiplier for your building’s security Video monitoring is becoming an increasingly popular method to increase security for a variety of businesses – but what good is video if no one’s watching? Many businesses don’t have the resources required to pay security personnel to monitor […]