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Common Causes of Restaurant Fires & How To Prevent Them
Commercial kitchen fires cause over $100 million in damages annually and can result in personal injury, loss of life, and significant property damage. No matter what type of restaurant you own or operate, its kitchen poses unique fire risks that can severely damage your property. Unifour Fire & Safety offers a wide range of products … Continue reading Common Causes of Restaurant Fires & How To Prevent Them
A Building Manager’s Guide to Winter Fire Protection
In the freezing months, both residential and commercial buildings are at an increased risk for winter fires, leaving building managers in the position of educating their tenants about situations that pose significant fire risks as well as taking preventative action. We’re here to help. Our team has put together these five tips to help you … Continue reading A Building Manager’s Guide to Winter Fire Protection
October Is Fire Protection & Safety Month
October is Fire Protection & Safety Month, and it is the perfect opportunity for you to make sure your building is safe and secure from fire hazards and threats to your tenants. Before you break out the streamers and cake to celebrate, make sure to conduct a thorough audit of your building’s fire safety systems. … Continue reading October Is Fire Protection & Safety Month
Post-COVID Fire Protection Tips
Open for business again? Many facility managers and property owners are partially or fully reopening their buildings to employees, customers, and other visitors for the first time in over a year as COVID-19 restrictions relax across the country. As guests return to your building in these early days of a post-COVID-shutdown world, there’s something those … Continue reading Post-COVID Fire Protection Tips
5 Winter Fire Safety Tips
Homes and businesses are at most significant risk of fire over the winter months. Damaged Christmas lights, candles, fireplaces, and other hazards can quickly turn the cooler months into a perilous time. When it comes to protecting your home or business from fire over the winter, the following are nine winter fire safety tips the … Continue reading 5 Winter Fire Safety Tips
Necessary Fire Protection Services for South Carolina Businesses
As you operate your South Carolina business from day to day, you don’t often think about the effects a fire could have on your building. However, if you’re caught by an unexpected blaze, serious property damage could occur. You might even unintentionally put the lives of your employees and customers at risk. Ensure optimal safety … Continue reading Necessary Fire Protection Services for South Carolina Businesses
Regulations for Apartment Building Fire Protection
Every year in the United States, about 100,000 apartment building fires break out, states the National Fire Protection Association. These fires result in about 400 deaths, 4,000 injuries, and 1.3 million dollars in property damage annually. Some of the leading causes of apartment fires include cooking and heating equipment, electrical wiring, open flames, arson, and … Continue reading Regulations for Apartment Building Fire Protection
What Do Fire Extinguisher Classifications Mean?
When it comes to putting out fires quickly, reducing property damage, and saving lives, little is more effective than a fire extinguisher in the hands of a capable employee. Of course, the effectiveness of a fire extinguisher depends on its classification and the type of fire you’re dealing with. By learning about fire classes and … Continue reading What Do Fire Extinguisher Classifications Mean?
Fire Safety Tips for the Holidays
If you’re in charge of decorating the office for the holidays, you may revel in the twinkling lights and brightly colored decorations that provide a reprieve from the short, cold days of winter. While you probably go about your work routine as usual up until the end of the month, the décor is sure to … Continue reading Fire Safety Tips for the Holidays
The Importance of Fire Protection for Your Business
If you think it’s impossible for a fire to ignite at your business location, consider that in an average year, nearly 3,500 fires break out in office buildings across the US. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that these fires kill four civilians, injure 44 others, and cause $112 million in property damage each … Continue reading The Importance of Fire Protection for Your Business