Tag: Fire Safety

Commercial Fire Detection Technology

Three Considerations To Effectively Vet Commercial Fire Detection Technology

Whether creating a fire safety plan for the first time or revisiting it after a few years, here are some important factors to keep in mind when choosing a fire detection system.
Air Filtration

Breathing Easier: Air Filtration Innovation Eliminates Smoke, Improves IAQ

New filtration technology from a university research laboratory is proving to be a game-changer in the fight against smoke produced by global wildfires.
Johnson Controls' CLEANGUARD+ Clean Agent Fire Extinguisher

Johnson Controls Introduces CLEANGUARD+ Fire Extinguisher

The clean agent fire extinguisher uses electrically non conductive FK-5-1-12 agent and is safe for use in spaces as small as 40 cubic feet.
Extreme Weather

Standing Up To Extreme Weather

Routine inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) is a critical part of a facility manager’s role when dealing with extreme weather.
Ebike battery

Safe Ebike Battery Storage: Six Steps For Preventing Fires

Ebike and electric scooter use is on the rise, and the fires associated with them are posing a potentially deadly challenge for facility managers.
AGF

AGF Unveils Updated 3011A INSPECTORSTEST Valve

The new design from AGF integrates sight glass and relief valve drain into a single fitting, combining the best of 3011A and 3011ASG.
Washington Fires

FEMA Authorizes Funds To Fight Washington Fires

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the McEwan and Tunnel Five fires burning in Washington.
Fire Sprinkler Retrofits

Emergency Preparedness: Fire Sprinkler System Retrofits

Whether you're planning a renovation, retrofit, or new construction, there are many considerations when choosing materials for a fire sprinkler system.

Next Generation Of SIL Rated Warning Signals Released


E2S reveals a line of warning signals with SIL1 and SIL2 compliance, which can be used in both hazardous areas and safe area applications.
fire safety

Six Systems For Early Fire Detection

With the right fire detection systems, buildings can avoid costly and potentially life-threatening fires before they start and spread.
fire sprinkler systems

Facility Executives Can Reduce Costs With BlazeMaster® Fire Protection Systems

Learn how BlazeMaster® fire sprinkler systems can save money on installation for new construction or retrofits while reducing long-term maintenance expenses.

ROCKWOOL Introduces New Fire Resistance Product

The ProRox PS 680 Insulation incorporates fire resistance technology to provide cost-effective fire performance for critical plant piping.
fire and life safety

(Fire And Life) Safety First

A closer look at the fire and life safety considerations for construction, alteration, and demolition projects.
Wildfire Season 2022

Wildfire Season 2022: Three Tips For Business Continuity

International SOS offers companies advice on how to best protect their people and ensure business continuity during wildfire season.
bi-directional amplifiers

Honeywell BDAs Improve First Responder, Building Occupant Safety

New Honeywell communications systems and bi-directional amplifiers (BDA) provide scalable solutions to support first responder emergency radio connectivity.
Flood Eliminator

AGF Auxiliary Drain Flood Eliminator

The Model 5900 Flood Eliminator is an attachment that prevents broken auxiliary drains from flooding a facility. It is designed to allow condensate water to collect normally in a standard drum drip.
fire protection

Water-Based Fire Protection: Options For Sourcing Water

Whether it's a public water supply, tanks, and other source, here are considerations to examine if a water supply will be sufficient for a facility.
Wastebasket

Mar-Bal’s Fire Resistant Wastebasket

The UL Classified and CSFM Listed line of Waste-Safe wastebaskets will contain a fire without burning, melting, or collapsing.
wildfire prevention

International Code Council Releases Three Wildfire Prevention Resources

Modern building codes and standards are the foundation of fire adapted communities, helping to reduce risk and increase community resilience from all hazards including wildfire.
Fire in the U.S.

NFPA Releases New Report On Fire In The U.S.

Research highlights factors that have reduced loss since the America Burning report was released in 1973, and areas where work is still needed.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

Join Our Webinar! Maximizing Value For Facility Capital Improvements

A panel of Facility Management leaders will discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
Fault detection and diagnosis (FDD) webinar

Did You Miss Our “Building Analytics, Skilled Labor Shortages & Decarbonization” Webinar?

View this free video webinar to learn how fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) has become a critical part of the resilient facility team’s tech stack.

[VIDEO] Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building

AI powered data collection with AkitaBox Capture. Take a picture of the asset nameplate, touch the floor plan to locate the asset and move to the next asset. Save up to 90% of your time in the field with AkitaBox Capture AI.