Property and business owners are usually aware that protecting their buildings, and any employees or visitors they may have, from fire and smoke is of utmost importance. The first way
Once upon a time—in the mid-17th century to be precise—the fire alarm was invented. A few things differentiate the antiquated fire alarm to what most households use today. Namely, the
Whether you’re installing a new fire alarm system or you’re simply upgrading the old one, it’s helpful to know the difference between a conventional and addressable fire alarm system and
Commercial kitchen fire suppression systems are designed to keep a fire that has started on a kitchen appliance such as a stove or deep fat fryer from raging out of
Commercial fire alarm systems play an important role in alerting building occupants of a possible fire, providing them with enough time to evacuate. Fire alarms, however, can be complicated to
Much of Manhattan was left in the dark on July 13, 2019, the anniversary of the 1977 blackout, disabling buildings and bringing traffic to a standstill. The power outage, which
The Department of Buildings (DOB) is proposing an amendment to 1 RCNY 908-01 in compliance with Local Law 191 of 2018 relating to carbon monoxide detector placement. New requirements for
With boating season upon us, spending a day on the water, whether for recreational purposes or for your own sanity, seems like a day well spent. The last thing you
It’s frightening to think about a fire breaking out at the office. Most of us take our safety for granted. Many employees may not even know what to do in
There’s no denying that an office fire could cause catastrophic damage to your commercial property. Not to mention the risk of placing your employees in harm’s way without the correct
Catastrophic fires can rip through an office building in no time, leaving you completely exposed, vulnerable, and left to pick up the pieces. Being thoroughly prepared for an office fire
