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The Right Places to Installed Emergency Exit Signs in Commercial Buildings
As with most safety equipment, you don’t fully appreciate emergency lighting and exit signs until you need them. They’re intended to illuminate the path in a building that leads to the exit, ensuring people can tell what doors to use to evacuate safely. It’s easy to grasp the importance of emergency lights and exit signs, … Continue reading The Right Places to Installed Emergency Exit Signs in Commercial Buildings
How To Decide How Many Fire Extinguishers Your Commercial Building Needs
How many fire extinguishers do you need in your building? The answer isn’t as simple as it may seem. Chapter 6.2 of the NFPA 10 covers the rules required for the installation of portable fire extinguishers in commercial buildings. That’s where you can find all the nitty-gritty details about how many fire extinguishers your building needs. … Continue reading How To Decide How Many Fire Extinguishers Your Commercial Building Needs
The Importance of a Fire Alarm System
Installing a fire alarm is one of the most important measures you can take to manage your building’s fire risk. Fire alarms save lives and mitigate property damage, among other benefits. If you don’t already have a fire alarm installed in your commercial building, consider adding one as soon as possible. Then, don’t forget the … Continue reading The Importance of a Fire Alarm System
Are Fire Sprinkler Systems Effective?
If you own a home or a commercial building, you might be wondering if fire sprinklers really work. Are they worth the investment? In short, the answer is yes. Fire sprinklers have been proven to save lives and property by a significant margin compared to buildings without them. Let’s dig into why fire sprinklers work. … Continue reading Are Fire Sprinkler Systems Effective?
Fire Extinguisher Inspection Checklist
If you own a business in the Southeast, you probably have fire extinguishers installed in strategic places as part of your fire safety plan. You already know to have your extinguishers inspected by a fire protection specialist once a year, but did you know you should be checking on certain things between visits? Once a … Continue reading Fire Extinguisher Inspection Checklist
Fire Protection Code Compliance
When you consider the fire protection measures your building needs, you likely have several goals in mind: you want to protect your assets, eliminate loss of life, and make your building code compliant. Conforming to the codes and standards established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) lets you accomplish these goals. You may be … Continue reading Fire Protection Code Compliance
How to Prevent Commercial Kitchen Fires
While commercial kitchens are a fast, convenient way to prepare food, they can also present significant fire hazards if not properly maintained. Commercial kitchens are often a hectic environment with high temperatures and flames. When you pair this environment with excess oil and grease, you might find yourself dealing with an unplanned kitchen fire! In … Continue reading How to Prevent Commercial Kitchen Fires
Do Fire Extinguishers Need To Be Recharged?
Recharging your extinguishers is important to keep your commercial property up to code and prepared to handle an emergency fire. Why Do I Need a Fire Extinguisher Recharge? Recharges make sure your extinguishers are prepared to handle a fire emergency at any given time. If you don’t schedule regular inspections to recharge your extinguishers, you … Continue reading Do Fire Extinguishers Need To Be Recharged?
Fire Protection for North Carolina Businesses
Why is fire safety important for your North Carolina business? Fire protection is needed for two main reasons—to protect the actual structure of your facility, but more importantly, to protect your workers. Without a building or employees, there would be no business for you to run. Not only is it an ethical obligation for you … Continue reading Fire Protection for North Carolina Businesses
Unifour Fire & Safety Presents the Summer Concert Series
As a resident of Charleston, you’re probably looking for a fun way to spend your time during the hot and humid summer months. If you’re ready to take on activities other than lounging on the beach, consider attending a concert at the Volvo Car Stadium! This outdoor venue is the perfect place to kick back and relax with … Continue reading Unifour Fire & Safety Presents the Summer Concert Series
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