A fire emergency is devastating, leading to damaged property and even the loss of life if you aren’t well prepared. For that reason, you want to ensure that you have the best fire protection systems and equipment in your building… Read More
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Here’s How to Achieve Fire Safety in Healthcare Facilities
Fire safety is an essential component in healthcare facility management. From 2011-2015, the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) reported an annual average of U.S. fire departments responding to 5,750 structure fires in healthcare facilities. These fires resulted in two civilian… Read More
What Happens if you Use the Wrong Class of Fire Extinguisher?
What Happens if you Use the Wrong Class of Fire Extinguisher? A portable fire extinguisher can help put out a small fire before it becomes too large to handle. When panic sets in, you might grab the first fire extinguisher… Read More
How to Prevent a Fire in Your Server Room
The server room is one of the worst places for a fire. Even the smallest amount of smoke in an area can severely damage your IT equipment. Corrosive sulfur and chloride byproducts are enough to corrode metal materials over time,… Read More
Three Fire Safety Tips to Keep Your Warehouse or Factory Safe
Many catalysts cause factory and warehouse fires, which can be devastating. Fire safety training is vital for protecting workers, yourself, equipment, and inventory. Recognizing fire hazards is the best place to begin. Here are three fire safety tips to keep… Read More
What Should You do if there is a Building Fire? Follow These Tips
The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) reported in 2020 that 111,000 non-residential structure fires caused 100 civilian deaths, 1,100 civilian injuries, and $3.4 billion in property damage. No business owner or employee ever wants this to happen to them. With… Read More
Keep Fire Safety Systems Safe with Inspections, Maintenance, and Testing
Fire safety systems are dependable, but you want to ensure they perform as designed during an emergency. It’s not enough to have well-designed fire safety systems. It’s also essential to ensure that these systems have regular inspections, maintenance, and testing…. Read More
Three Reasons Why You Need Stairwell Pressurization In Your Building
Why You Need Stairwell Pressurization Whether it’s a hotel, condo complex, or multi-leveled commercial space, all buildings benefit from stairwell pressurization. Further, every building with a stairwell must meet the International Building Code Standard (IBC) for stairwell pressurization. Why? Stairwells… Read More
What is Elevator Recall Testing? Here’s an Explanation
Our trained technicians at Chesapeake Sprinkler perform testing for elevator recall systems. This test ensures that when a smoke detector becomes activated in an elevator lobby, shaft, or mechanical room, the elevator recalls to the ground floor, opens its doors,… Read More
The Significance of a Fire Pump Test
A fire pump test is significant because a building’s fire pump system is vital to a fire protection system. It’s a crucial last line of defense before a building engulfs flames. In a fire-related emergency, people turn to the building’s… Read More