Overcharged fire extinguishers are a serious danger, and you should avoid having them overcharged no matter what. While it is common to acknowledge the dangers of an inoperable fire extinguisher, knowing what happens when one is overcharged is just as… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘maintenance’
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When You Should Replace your Smoke Detectors, and What to Do With Hardwired Ones
We’ve spent a lot of time in quarantine during the global pandemic, and when the day finally comes that we can get past it, we will want to invite others over to our houses. Part of being a good host… Read More
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Dealing With False Alarms From Your Smoke Detectors
Smoke detectors are highly accessible tools that help people stay safe against fires. Sometimes, however, smoke detectors can go off, and you may not know what’s causing the alarm. While it might seem random, there are reasons why your detector… Read More
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What Happens During a Fire Alarm Inspection?
A fire alarm inspection will be mandatory for most businesses. Testing your fire alarms is of utmost importance because it’s these alarms that can potentially save the lives of your workers in the event that a fire takes place. But… Read More
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Why You May Fail a Fire Extinguisher Inspection
At a certain point, your fire extinguishers are going to need inspecting. When they do, you’ll want everything to be up to code. This ensures your building is protected during a fire and that your business doesn’t run into problems,… Read More
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Fire Sprinkler Maintenance Tips To Keep in Mind
Taking care of your commercial building is a lot of work, involving a plethora of tiny tasks such as getting the building ready for a storm, getting appliances fixed, and updating your fixtures. Fire sprinklers are another piece of equipment… Read More
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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
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Knowing When To Replace Your Fire Extinguisher
In any building, it is imperative that you have functional fire safety equipment. Without equipment that works properly, you can jeopardize the safety of everyone in a building if a fire were to break out. One such piece of equipment… Read More
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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
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Performing a Home Fire Extinguisher Inspection
Many people don’t think about their need for a fire extinguisher until it’s too late. While small fires can be managed using a home fire extinguisher, it won’t be of any use to you if it isn’t in functional condition,… Read More