Tag: Fire Safety
As Temperatures Plummet, NFSA Provides Tips to Protect Fire Sprinkler Systems from Freezing
Proper maintenance is required to ensure that this life saving system performs when a fire strikes. With temperatures plummeting, it is critical to protect fire sprinkler system piping from freezing.
February 20th Marks 10th Anniversary of Station Nightclub Fire
Circumstances behind deaths of 100 concertgoers at West Warwick, RI nightclub 10 years ago were strikingly similar to those of the recent Brazilian nightclub blaze, which killed 230 people.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: CPVC App from Lubrizol
Facility managers can access the latest information about the company's piping systems through this new technology tool.
ICC Designates NFPA 70 For Use With I-Codes
ICC announces official recognition of the NFPA’s
National Electrical Code® as the electrical code
for use with the ICC family of codes.
OSHA Reaches Fire Safety Settlement With Mohawk Industries
The agreement resolves citations issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in June 2011 for violations found at the company’s manufacturing facility in Johnstown, OH.
Product Recall: Pressure Transducers From Gems Sensors
The transducer can fail to detect water pressure accurately in a fire suppression sprinkler system. This could cause the sprinkler system to fail to activate and pump water to the sprinklers in the event of a fire.
FM Issue: Playing With Fire
Safe egress for building occupants is paramount, and existing and just released standards help guide the way. Accessibility isn't just the law; it's very, very good business!
Guidelines Support HVLS Fans with Sprinklers
The new NFPA guidelines call out only two specific sprinkler/storage combinations in which automatic shutdown is required within 90 seconds of sprinkler activation.
OSHA Recognition Of ICC Building Exit Standards
OSHA has recognized the International Code Council (ICC) 2009 International Fire Code as an alternate compliance option for means of egress.
Services & Maintenance: Fire Safety Check
Facility managers can assure the success of their building protection systems with a consistent inspection, testing, and maintenance program.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: FireDefender By Georgia-Pacific
Facility managers can specify doors with these Temperature Rise Door Core components to enhance the fire safety standard of their facilities.
Salaries Remain High for Fire Protection Engineers
The median USA total compensation for fire protection engineers is now $110,500, a 12.5% increase since the previous survey was conducted in 2007.
Fire Safety Materials Available
October is National Fire Prevention Month, and the Fire Equipment Manufacturers’ Association is offering free fire safety planning and preparedness educational materials.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: TRACTION TREAD™ GLOW
This product from ZERO International is designed to guide occupants during evacuations.
New Product Flash: STI-6200 From Safety Technology International
The battery operated alarm helps stop the theft and vandalism of fire extinguishers.
October Is Fire Prevention Month
The Fire Equipment Manufacturers' Association recognizes the month by offering seven tips on preparedness.
Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead
During this free webinar, you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning
A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
[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.