Your home fire extinguisher has been sitting there for years. Maybe it’s tucked in a closet or cabinet, or maybe it’s hanging on the wall. You’re not sure how long it’s been there or what the fire extinguisher lifespan might be. Is it still good? Here’s what you need to know. Fire extinguishers don’t last […]
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Will All Fire Sprinklers Go Off Simultaneously and Flood My Home?
You’ve seen it in the movies. A lighter held up to one sprinkler sets off the entire fire sprinkler system, floods the place with water and causes everyone to evacuate (usually so someone can escape the building undetected). It makes for a nice Hollywood scene, but this isn’t how a home fire sprinkler system actually […]
Should Your Employees Fight a Small Fire or Evacuate?
Every business needs a comprehensive plan on what to do in the event of a fire. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) offers guidelines on how best to instruct employees on what to do in an event of a fire. In instances with a large fire, it’s clear that employees should all evacuate […]
What Are the Different Types of Fire Extinguishers and Their Uses?
It’s a smart idea to keep a fire extinguisher in your home and at your business. These are great tools for putting out common household fires. In many states, it’s the law to keep a fire extinguisher in the home or at your business. You may be wondering about different types of fire extinguishers and […]
Understanding the Relationship Between Cable Management and Fires
Commercial property fires may start for a whole host of reasons, and they can quickly get out of control if you’re unprepared. But one thing that gets overlooked by many building operators is how their cords and cables are managed. Tangled wires or wires running haphazardly across the floor—or even underneath rugs—can be a big […]