Every restaurant owner and chef fears a grease fire. Grease fires catch quickly, damaging objects and people in its path. And we’ve all heard the horror stories about kitchen newcomers
The human dangers of fire are clear—burns, acute injuries, and death. But what do you know about mending wounds and injuries? In a serious situation, people dealing with burns should
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
Fires happen. Cooking equipment, wildfires, and electrical malfunctions can lead to your building suddenly catching fire. It’s hard to think during a fire and equally challenging to devise an escape
From the Amazon and Australia to California, wildfires are increasing in scope and frequency. In most instances, dry weather attributed to climate change is to blame. Today, fire seasons can
The Fire Department of New York City (FDNY) responds to around 2,200 structural fire calls each month. This number is staggering, especially considering that many landowners ignore measures that could
Healthcare facilities promote better physical, mental, and emotional health for the people who walk through their doors. Part of that effort is ensuring the safety and security of the healthcare
Data center managers and employees should not overlook the necessity of following recommended fire protection standards. Fires can suddenly strike within digital equipment, wires, cables, HVAC equipment, raised floors, suspended
High-rises are defined as buildings 75 feet or more in height measured from the lowest level fire department vehicles can access, to the floor of the highest story accessible to
In 2004, New York City passed Local Law 26, which requires all residential buildings at least 40-feet tall to have commercial fire sprinkler systems installed within 15 years. The law
Hospitals and long-term healthcare facilities must comply with the firestopping requirements set forth in the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. To help hospitals and long-term care facilities comply with the
Workday equipment like computers, lights, and especially HVAC systems, all require electrical power to operate. The fairly complex network of panels, junction boxes, wires, and fixtures that provides power in
