by Lars Mascera Keeping your fire sprinkler system in top condition isn’t just good practice, it’s a requirement. A fifth-year inspection is a comprehensive internal check of your fire sprinkler system(s), as referenced in NFPA 25. It occurs every five years to ensure your sprinkler system is functioning properly and in-line with required fire safety […]
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Understanding NFPA Standards for Fire Safety in Educational Settings
Ensuring fire safety in educational settings is crucial, given the unique hazards and challenges these environments face. Noteworthy fire disasters, like the Chicago Our Lady of Angels Fire and the New London School explosion in Texas, have shaped fire safety requirements. NFPA Standards play a key role in preventing such tragedies and ensuring the safety of students and staff.
The Need for Life Safety Systems in Schools and Their Ongoing Monitoring and Maintenance
Ensuring the safety of students and staff is a top priority for schools, and a major part of that is having effective fire alarm and sprinkler systems in place. But just having these systems isn’t enough—they need to be regularly inspected, properly maintained, and monitored 24/7 to truly protect everyone on campus. Here’s why these steps are so important and how they can make a big difference in keeping schools safe.
Ensuring Campus Safety: The Role of Modern Security Systems in Clery Act Compliance
Article by Dale Grant – Marketing Coordinator There is a reason why high school graduation is such a celebrated event. While the culmination of their years of academic labor is definitely something worth commemorating, the real celebration is the beginning of the transition from childhood to adulthood. For many, dipping their toes into the adult […]
Safeguarding the Grid: Fire Suppression and Detection for Transformers
Article by Stephen Oliver, PE, MBA – Executive Vice President Transformers are the workhorses of the power grid, silently stepping up or down voltage to deliver electricity efficiently. But these vital pieces of equipment also pose a significant fire risk. Transformer oil, used for cooling and insulation, is flammable, and internal faults can generate high […]
Fireworks Safety: A Deeper Look into Fire Protection Standards
Fireworks have long been a staple of our celebrations, lighting up fairs, festivals, sporting events, and especially Independence Day. However, the “fire” in fireworks raises an important question: What fire protection standards are in place for the manufacturing, storage, and transportation of these explosive items? To answer this, we turn to NFPA 1124, the key set of guidelines ensuring safety in all aspects of fireworks handling.
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