Your fire alarm system is your first line of defense against the danger of a fire. But, what many people don’t know is that your fire alarm system does much more than just alert you of a fire. Instead, it has three broad signals, or capabilities: alarm, trouble, and...
Per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, collectively known as PFAS, are getting a lot of press lately. (Learn more about PFAS and how they impact fire protection). While these pervasive chemicals have been around for decades, experts have realized that these chemicals...
The first step to an effective fire protection strategy is to install a fire sprinkler system. The second step is to ensure it’s always in good operating condition. One factor that could deter that? Obstructions. Since fire sprinkler system pipe diameters can be as...
