Tag: Fire Safety
Johnson Controls’ AquaMist Fire Protection
AquaMist is designed to safeguard locations with a water mist fire suppression system.
Commercial Kitchen Fires: 4 Tips To Reduce Risk
With Fire Prevention Week running October 8-14, this article focuses on prevention measures related to commercial kitchen safety.
Advanced Fire System Is Life Safety Compatible
The Advanced Axis AX UL 864-listed fire system is now compatible with Keltron Corporation’s life safety event management systems.
Facility Executive | August 2017 Issue
The August 2017 issue features a focus on security, including cyber attacks, video surveillance, and strategic approaches. Plus, indoor air quality, fire safety, restrooms, pest control, energy efficiency, and more.
AGF PURGEnVENT Air Venting Valves
PURGEnVENT air venting valves are designed to remove excess air from sprinkler pipes to meet and/or exceed the venting requirements established in NFPA 13 (2016).
TE’s ZHD for Industrial Cable Identification
ZHD is a low fire hazard and diesel resistant cable identification product.
ROXUL SAFE Insulation Focused On Fire-Stopping
This line of semi-rigid, stone wool insulation is designed to address the threat of commercial fire.
FM Alert: Free Fire and Extinguisher Safety Training Course
A free training course on extinguishing fires in the workplace is being offered by UL Workplace Health & Safety as part of its comprehensive online eLearning library.
Building Safety Month Week One: Don’t Get Burned—Build To Code
Code compliance, working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and escape plans are keys to saving lives.
System Sensor Recalls Combination Carbon Monoxide And Smoke Detectors
The i4 Series System Sensor combination carbon monoxide (CO)/smoke detectors is being recalled due to carbon monoxide hazard.
Senior Living Case Study: Care In Construction
Multi-phase improvements at a senior living facility in Ottawa, IL call for a conscious focus on occupant safety.
Recall Alert: Siemens Recalls Audible Fire Alarm Base
Consumers with these models should immediately contact Siemens to schedule a free inspection and replacement of the recalled audible base.
“Code Officials: Keeping Fire in its Place” Is Theme For Building Safety Month...
Officials explain how code compliance, working smoke, and carbon monoxide alarms are key to saving lives.
FM Issue: Safer And Stronger
As part of a campus-wide risk management initiative, the University of Iowa focuses on fire systems.
Tricks Of The Trade: Fire Extinguisher Codes
Columnist Kevin Folsom helps get to the bottom of basic fire code requirements, if any, for buildings that are vacant.
December 1, 2013 Marks 55th Anniversary Chicago School Fire
Inadequate building design contributed to the deaths of 92 children and three nuns at Our Lady of Angels.
Study Finds Health And Environmental Risk In Building Insulation
Research suggests alternative courses of action, including the possible development of a more accurate test, the use of different flame retardant chemicals, and a range of options for mitigating the impact of the flame retardants currently used.
Higher Education Case Study: Future Proof
A new complex on a community college campus in Menifee, CA was built to last. From the July 2013 issue.
Americans Have Alarming Misconceptions About Fire Safety
New SFPE Survey finds Americans feel safer at home than in a commercial or public building.
FM Issue: Safeguarding Fire Systems
Remote monitoring and automation capabilities ease maintenance. From the March 2013 issue of Today's Facility Manager.