Just like you depend on firefighters to put out a fire, firefighters depend on fire hydrants for their water supply. Coming full circle, your fire hydrants then depend on you to keep up on inspections and testing in order to… Continue Reading
What is the Difference Between a Fire Sprinkler and Fire Suppression System?
Fire sprinklers and fire suppressions systems both work to put out dangerous fires, but are different in how they do so. It is good to know what each system is capable of to determine which is the best fit for… Continue Reading
Protect Your Home with Home Fire Sprinklers
Did you know that home fires can become deadly in as little as two minutes? Fires in today’s new houses burn faster and hotter because of synthetics, lightweight materials, and open floor plans. Installing fire sprinklers in your home is… Continue Reading
NYC Executive Order 12 Calls for Sensible Retrofit Sprinkler Legislation
In response to the January 9th fire that left 17 people dead in the Bronx, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has signed Executive Order 12 that aims to strengthen enforcement and outreach of fire safety measures. This Order states… Continue Reading
Frequently Asked Questions About Residential Fire Sprinklers
1. Are Newer Homes More Fire Safe than Older Homes? Newer homes with open designs and lightweight construction allow a fire to spread faster and are more hazardous than fires that occur in older homes. In a newer home, occupants… Continue Reading
New Updates to NYC Construction Codes
On October 7th, the NYC Department of Buildings voted to pass a holistic update to the city’s Construction Codes. The new changes include 600 major updates that are designed to improve safety for New Yorkers. This is the first comprehensive… Continue Reading
Fire Prevention Week 2021
Fire Prevention Week 2021 is October 3rd – 9th. Every year, the NFPA sponsors Fire Prevention Week during the week of October 9th in commemoration of The Great Chicago Fire. This fire killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless,… Continue Reading
Fire Protection Inspections & Testing
Inspections and testing of your fire protection systems should be an integral part of your buildings’ life safety scheme. Taking proper care of your systems will give you peace of mind that your property and building occupants will be protected… Continue Reading
Fire Sprinkler & Alarm Inspections for the Rockland Area
Complying with local and state fire code is extremely important for the protection of your people and property. Hiring a fire protection contractor who knows the ins and outs of the fire code and who can provide the necessary inspections… Continue Reading
Fire Protection for Multi-Story Apartments in NYC
When it comes to multi-story apartment buildings, it is important to put a lot of thought into fire protection systems. When buildings have multiple floors, it poses a larger challenge for safely exiting the building during a fire. Installing fire… Continue Reading
