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Types of Commercial Fire Alarm Systems & How to Choose the Best Fire Alarm for Your Business

Types of Commercial Fire Alarm Systems & How to Choose the Best Fire Alarm for Your Business

by Wayne Doherty | Oct 2, 2020 | Fire Systems & Equipment

Every year, commercial fires in the U.S. cause millions of dollars of damage to retail stores, restaurants, big box stores, grocery stores, distribution centers, and other types of businesses. That’s why, as a business owner or manager, it is your responsibility to...
Emergency Fire Protection Call Centers: What to Look for & What to Avoid

Emergency Fire Protection Call Centers: What to Look for & What to Avoid

by Wayne Doherty | Sep 16, 2020 | Fire Safety & Preparedness

Have you ever had a commercial fire protection system failure during hours of operation at your retail store, warehouse, or restaurant and you didn’t know who to call? Did you jump online to find help only to get someone in a fire protection call center with a...
Retail Store Fire Inspection Checklist for Employees: Guarantee Fire Safety in Retail Stores

Retail Store Fire Inspection Checklist for Employees: Guarantee Fire Safety in Retail Stores

by Wayne Doherty | Sep 3, 2020 | Retailers

 No matter what type of retail stores you own or manage – multi-site retail chains, big box stores, specialty retailers, grocery stores, or wholesale clubs – even the smallest of fires in one of these facilities can injure people and cause tremendous damage to...
Reasons for Fire Safety Fails: The Most Common Building Fire Code Violations

Reasons for Fire Safety Fails: The Most Common Building Fire Code Violations

by Wayne Doherty | Aug 21, 2020 | Inspections, Testing & Monitoring

Do you manage a large retailer, grocery chain, or big box store? Maybe you own or run a distribution or e-fulfillment center, or another type of multi-site facility. If so, it’s essential to know what the fire marshal and your local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)...
The Importance of Preventive Maintenance Inspections for Commercial Fire Systems

The Importance of Preventive Maintenance Inspections for Commercial Fire Systems

by Wayne Doherty | Aug 6, 2020 | Inspections, Testing & Monitoring

Commercial fire systems such as fire sprinklers, backflow preventers, fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers, and fire alarms exist to keep your employees and customers safe from harm and keep your business operational. That is why fire protection inspections...
Commercial Fire Sprinkler Systems vs. Fire Suppression Systems: Know the Difference to Find Your Best Solution

Commercial Fire Sprinkler Systems vs. Fire Suppression Systems: Know the Difference to Find Your Best Solution

by Wayne Doherty | Jul 23, 2020 | Multi-site & Chains

Fire sprinklers and fire suppression systems ultimately serve the same purpose – to extinguish fire as quickly as possible, saving lives and property. The difference between commercial sprinkler systems and fire suppression systems is in the each extinguishes fires...
Common Retail Fire Safety Hazards in the Workplace: Retail Chains & Multi-Site Retailers

Common Retail Fire Safety Hazards in the Workplace: Retail Chains & Multi-Site Retailers

by Wayne Doherty | Jul 9, 2020 | Retailers

Big-box retail stores, retail chains, and multi-site national retailers are vulnerable to hidden yet potential fire safety hazards in the workplace. In day-to-day store operations, it is easy to take precautions with the obvious fire dangers, like avoiding open...
Fire Safety Checks for Businesses to Manage (DIY) vs. When You Need Fire Protection Companies

Fire Safety Checks for Businesses to Manage (DIY) vs. When You Need Fire Protection Companies

by Wayne Doherty | Jun 18, 2020 | Inspections, Testing & Monitoring

To an owner or a manager of a retail shop or big box store, restaurant, or office complex, fire safety requirements can be confusing. It can be difficult to determine just who is responsible for fire protection and fire safety in the workplace and what can be managed...
Guide to Fire Extinguisher Inspections: When to Replace a Fire Extinguisher vs. Recharging Fire Extinguishers

Guide to Fire Extinguisher Inspections: When to Replace a Fire Extinguisher vs. Recharging Fire Extinguishers

by Wayne Doherty | Jun 4, 2020 | Inspections, Testing & Monitoring

Portable fire extinguishers are crucial to fire safety in your retail store, restaurant, office building, warehouse, manufacturing facility, or other type of commercial business. You must recharge fire extinguishers regularly and replace them when needed. While...
Fire Sprinkler System Inspections, Maintenance Schedule, & Testing Requirements

Fire Sprinkler System Inspections, Maintenance Schedule, & Testing Requirements

by Wayne Doherty | May 22, 2020 | Inspections, Testing & Monitoring

 Your commercial building’s automatic fire sprinkler system is the first line of defense when fire breaks out, so they’re an important fire safety measure in your building. Fire sprinklers can control a fire and keep it small while protecting occupants from harm...
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