Building Evacuation Plan & Procedures

When smoke alarms start ringing in a workplace, the situation can quickly get out of control if proper building evacuation procedures are not in place and followed. Being unprepared in a situation such as this can lead to increased incident of injury or worse. As a...

Fire Drill Procedures In The Workplace

Every workplace should have a fire evacuation plan in place to ensure every employee, regardless of their age or physical or mental ability, can escape the premises quickly, calmly, and easily in the event of a fire. But the thing about evacuation plans is that even...

Office Fire Safety 101

With so much going on in the average American workplace, fire prevention can easily get lost in the shuffle. After all, what are the odds a fire will occur? The problem is fires do occur. It’s not a case of if but of when. And if your office isn’t prepared, then even...

What Is a Standpipe System?

A standpipe system is an extension of the fire hydrant system that involves a series of pipes that connect a water supply to hose connections. At its core, it is a way of delivering water from one part of a structure to another. Standpipes are strategically placed...

What Is a Deluge System?

When it comes to sprinkler fire protection systems, the most common type found is the wet pipe system, but it is not the only type of sprinkler system available. Another, less common type is what is known as deluge sprinkler system. What is a deluge system? This guide...

How To Design A Fire Protection Sprinkler System

It’s one thing to have a fire protection sprinkler system installed in your building but it’s another thing entirely to ensure that the system you choose is appropriate for your needs. From the very start of the design process, the goal of your new fire protection...