Some people believe that smoke detectors are used to prevent fires from occurring in people’s homes and businesses. However, this isn’t the reason. Smoke detectors are meant to alert people whenever a fire is present so that people can make… Read More
Archive for the ‘Fire Protection’ Category
Home Fire Safety Tips for the Summer
No one ever wants to wake up one day to find that fire and smoke are surging through the house. Sadly, there are more than 365,000 fires that occur each year, with over 2,500 deaths. All of these fires have… Read More
Three Ways Your Fire Extinguishers Should Be Inspected
It can be easy to forget about your fire extinguishers. They always seem to sit around your home or business waiting for the moment you need it, but that moment, hopefully, never arises. This doesn’t mean you can forget about… Read More
Different Types of Smoke Detectors
Smoke detectors are used in different buildings all across the country, saving people’s lives. However, many people still don’t know how they work. There are two main varieties of detectors, and each type serves a different function. Here’s what you… Read More
When Is It Time to Replace Your Smoke Detectors?
Think about what you would do if your smoke detectors didn’t work. If someone told you that your smoke detectors only had about a 50% chance of working, it would be cause for concern. That said, however, many smoke detectors… Read More
Emergency Lighting Testing Requirements and Consequences for Not Testing Your Lights
When was the last time you tested all of your emergency lighting? For many business owners, they can’t answer this question. This likely means it’s been too long. Emergency lighting is vital for guiding people out of dangerous situations, and… Read More
Where You Should Install Your Emergency Lighting and Exit Signs
Like other types of safety equipment, you don’t always appreciate what emergency lighting and exit signs do for your building until they’re needed. The purpose of these tools is to keep paths lit to help safely guide people to exits… Read More
How to Tell If You Need New Smoke Detectors
Smoke detectors play a heavy role in preserving the safety of people inside of a building. They can detect danger before we notice it, sometimes notifying us while we sleep. If anything goes wrong with your smoke detectors, it could… Read More
What Are Smoke Detectors and Why Are They Useful?
Smoke detectors are important devices used to protect people in the event of a fire. They can be the difference in whether or not people in your building are kept safe. Many homes and businesses can be improved by adding… Read More
Fire Alarm Maintenance Procedures
If you have a fire alarm in your business, you understand how important it is to keep up with all of your maintenance procedures to ensure everything is functional if an emergency arises. A fire alarm is imperative to the… Read More