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Changes to Florida Code Address Extended Cycle Fire Sprinkler Inspections and Tests

Regular check-ups will keep your system working right Owners of fire sprinkler systems are often very familiar in the annual, semi-annual, and quarterly requirements of inspecting and testing their fire sprinkler system – and that’s a good thing. According to a report by the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA),“US Experience With Sprinklers,” properly installed and […]

An Introduction to Fire Alarm Systems

Learn about the components and types of fire alarm systems that protect lives and property Fire alarm systems are perhaps the most essential elements of any building’s life safety systems. Not only do they save countless lives every year, they often regulate other systems in the building and property owners save huge amounts of money […]

Surge Suppression Mitigates Severe Storm Damage

Learn how to minimize damage to your commercial building from lightning strikes While you may have a surge suppressor on some of your computers and other electrical items, you may not realize just how much damage lightning can do to other, more expensive and integral equipment in a commercial facility – including your life safety […]

Fire Pumps are the Heart of the Fire Sprinkler System

Is yours properly tested and maintained? If there is one component that could be considered the heart of a building’s fire safety system, it’s the fire pump. This apparatus drives adequate pressure and additional water volume to the fire protection system, including fire sprinklers, the first defense against fire, and they simply won’t work correctly […]

Just the Facts: How Fire Extinguishers Protect Lives and Property

These defense tools prevent more tragedy and expense than you might realize Everyone knows that fire extinguishers are an essential part of any life safety system, but few people realize just how important they are – and which types of extinguishers are best for dealing with different hazards and environments. Certain technologies are more effective […]

Why Every Component of Your Life Safety System Should Be Tested at the Same Time

You won’t know If they work together unless they’re tested together Life Safety systems that protect commercial structures from fire, smoke, and other natural disasters utilize a wide variety of equipment and technologies, including: Sprinklers Alarms Stairwell pressurization systems Elevator safety systems Emergency and exit lighting Pull stations Smoke detectors Emergency and standby power systems […]