Fire Alarm Inspection/Testing/Maintenance
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Honeywell Recalls Photoelectric Smoke Sensors
As of June 21, 2019 Honeywell is recalling their Gamewell-FCI and Notifier Photoelectric Smoke Sensors sold with fire alarm systems. They have noticed that certain sensor models can possibly...
Evolving Standards for Energy Storage Systems
The increases in the number and size of energy storage systems (ESS) has brought with it a growing potential for fire hazards. While numerous technologies can be used in an ESS, batteries are the...
Detection vs. Sprinkler Protection
You might think that since you have smoke detection and/or heat detection in your building that it is almost as good as having sprinkler protection to protect your property. Is there really that much...
Fire Protection System Inspection, Testing and Maintenance
The National Fire Codes (NFPA 25) and the GM Global (FM) Data Sheets (2-81) have both had substantial fire protection system updates in 2007. This would be an opportune time to see if your program...
Commercial Cooking Equipment
The following summary provides guidance in assessing the thoroughness of inspection, maintenance and cleaning activities for equipment and systems related to commercial cooking equipment. Commercial...
Protection of High Rise Buildings
High rise buildings have several unique fire hazards due to the height of the building. A high rise building, as defined in the Uniform Fire Code, is "any building or structure having floors used for...
Why Should You Test Your Fire Alarms?
The simple answer is "to make sure the alarms will work." How does anyone know whether the fire alarms will work when the emergency comes? They don’t, but with frequent testing of the alarms, there...