March 10, 2020
Learn the NFPA systems and essential fire safety guidelines for hospitals and other medical facilities A 2013 study published in the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia … Read more
March 5, 2020
Escutcheons ensure proper timing and spray patterns for Viking sprinkler heads With 100 years in the fire protection business, Viking manufactures and sells some of … Read more
March 3, 2020
Protecting nonstructural components from earthquake damage In earthquake-prone areas, proper design and engineering make sure buildings stay structurally sound during a seismic event. But earthquakes … Read more
February 27, 2020
New technology spurs new requirements in the latest edition of NFPA’s inspection, testing, and maintenance standard The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) refers to its … Read more
February 25, 2020
Learn the requirements for AED signs, exit signs, and fire extinguisher signs No one expects an emergency to happen. But when they do occur, life … Read more
February 21, 2020
Highly-visible signage is an essential life safety measure Most people can figure out how to exit a building in normal circumstances. But add fear and … Read more
February 19, 2020
Safety signs are everywhere. In dangerous situations, they tell you what to do, where to go, and where to find vital equipment. In addition to … Read more
February 13, 2020
Electric, photoluminescent, and tritium exit signs are listed and tested to the same standards as their electric counterparts. But the choices you make can lower lifetime costs, reduce maintenance requirements, and keep signs in compliance with local laws.
February 12, 2020
Photoluminescent egress markers or safety signs guide people to exits in tall, supertall, and megatall structures—but when do life safety codes require them?
February 6, 2020
Learn how a balance of cost, code, and a love of the craft influences contractors’ choice of fire alarm bells, water motor gongs, and newer electronics.
February 4, 2020
Learn where seismic cable sway bracing is needed and how to install it In the previous installment of our series on seismic protections for fire … Read more
