Fire protection in warehouse and industrial storage facilities is crucial for minimizing damage and ensuring compliance with fire codes. Among fire suppression solutions, in-rack sprinklers are considered one of the best fire sprinkler systems for warehouse storage, providing highly effective protection for high-piled and rack storage. Compared to ceiling-only and other storage sprinkler systems, in-rack […]
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Fire Alarm Systems: Proprietary vs Non-Proprietary
What are “Proprietary” and “Non-Proprietary” Fire Alarm Systems, and why do so many fire alarm project specifications require non-proprietary fire alarms? By definition, proprietary means “one that possesses, owns, or holds exclusive rights to something.” In the context of fire alarm systems, proprietary refers to software that is neither open-source nor freely licensed. A proprietary […]
A Close Call: The Importance of Fire Extinguishers
A close call, recently brought my oft overlooked fire extinguishers to the top of my mind. A few weeks back, I came home from the grocery store carrying my bag of groceries. When you enter my house, you’re in my kitchen. Directly across from me is my glass-top stove, which I tend to treat like […]
Building Long-Term Client Partnerships in Fire Protection
What are we selling? That’s a pretty straightforward question. As sales professionals in the fire compliance industry, we’ve been asked this plenty of times. Not in a dismissive, “Please leave our office at once!” kind of way, thankfully, but more often in a curious, friendly tone, with someone just looking for a quick answer. But […]
Special Considerations for Life Safety Systems at Sporting Venues
January is a major month for sports fans across the United States. College and professional football teams are making their playoff runs, and college basketball squads are gearing up for the madness of March. Whether you’re heading to Lincoln Financial Field to watch the Eagles push toward another Super Bowl appearance or heading to the […]
Managing Low Point Drains in Dry Systems
As temperatures begin to drop and the seasons change, proper maintenance of low point drains on dry sprinkler systems becomes critical for ensuring the safety and reliability of fire protection systems in cold environments. Dry sprinkler systems, commonly used in areas subject to freezing temperatures, are designed to keep water out of the pipes until […]
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