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Fire Sprinkler Solutions for Storage Facilities
Article by Bryan Wheeland – Road Daywork Manager- In our internet based, consumer driven, global economy, the need to store commodities has never been greater. Warehouses and distribution centers continue a steady pace of growth while brick & mortar retail locations have been in decline. While those commodities wait for distribution, the need to mitigate […]
Basic Components of Commercial and Industrial Fire Alarm Systems
Article by Thomas Santo-Salvo – Fire Alarm Sales Specialist – Life Safety can be a complicated topic when considering everything involved in protecting those we value. A Commercial Fire Alarm System is a critical part of any such Life Safety Plan, and is comprised of the following basic components: Fire Alarm Control Panel The FACP […]
Top 10 Myths and Misconceptions of Fire Sprinklers
Article by Vincent Magna (Fire Sprinkler Project Manager) and Lars Mascera (Marketing Manager) Fire sprinkler systems are an essential part of fire protection systems in buildings. However, many people have myths and misconceptions about fire sprinkler systems that can lead to misunderstanding and misinformation. In this blog post, we will discuss the top ten common […]
A Guide to Fire Alarm Central Station Monitoring
Article by Jim Harrigan – Fire Alarm Service Sales Manager – Why monitoring is important One of the most important aspects of fire protection to a building and its occupants is to have in place a central station monitoring service for the fire alarm control panel and/or sprinkler system in a building. Having a properly […]
Fire Sprinkler Requirements for Elevator Shafts and Machine Rooms
Article by Joe Fowler – Project Manager – Nearly every modern, multi-story building that we walk into includes an elevator. As Estimators, we see the elevator shafts on a Reflected Ceiling Plan and we take note; “I better include for sprinkler heads at the top and bottom of that shaft”. As it turns out, it […]
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