Top Security & Fire Technologies for Commercial Warehouses Companies everywhere depend on warehouses to store valuable goods and materials necessary to conduct business. As hubs of commerce, warehouses are vulnerable to threats such as fire, theft, and vandalism. Because of this, it is crucial to work with industry experts to attain the right mix of …
Emergency Lighting 101 Emergency lighting is an essential component of life safety systems. In an emergency such as a fire, buildings can become dark, making it difficult for occupants to find a way out. Working exit lights also aid in maintaining order, preventing panic, enabling safe movement throughout the building, and contributing to a timely …
Typically, fire extinguishers become a fixture in the workplace. You see them, but you do not give them much thought. Fire is a threat in any business. While you may not think of fire extinguishers every day, they are your first line of defense in a fire emergency. Portable fire extinguisher maintenance and inspection …
Texas Commercial Kitchen Fire Protection Guide For the purpose of this blog, we will be talking about Commercial Kitchen Fire Protection as it relates to dine-in restaurants with full kitchen capabilities that are assembly occupancies (with an occupancy load of 50 or more persons). The concepts relate to any Texas commercial kitchen, however. What is …
ESI’s 8 Keys to Commercial Fire Prevention In 1922, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) named the second week in October Fire Prevention Week to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Today, we mark the event by spreading fire safety awareness. While fire safety, technologies, and practices have come a long way since that …
Top Tips: Preparing for a Commercial Fire Inspection Annual fire inspections are performed to assess and mitigate fire and life safety hazards in buildings and are generally performed by the Authority Having Jurisdiction, or AHJ. For most business owners, the annual fire inspection can cause a lot of anxiety. It is, after all, a very …