475 Fifth Avenue 475 Fifth Avenue was recently won the Pinnacle award from BOMA New York in the category “Operational Building, 250,000 – 499,999 SF”. W&M Fire Protection is proud to have contributed by providing fire sprinkler maintenance services for… Continue Reading
Local Law 26 – Is Your Building in Violation?
Local Law 26 was passed in 2004 which required New York City office buildings or business occupancies 100 feet tall or higher to have a fire sprinkler system retrofitted. There was a 15-year window that was established to allow property… Continue Reading
Fire Prevention Week 2019
Every year since 1922 the NFPA has recognized Fire Prevention Week on the week of October 9th, in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire. The Chicago Fire of 1871 killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 people homeless, destroyed more… Continue Reading
Fire Safety in Public Buildings
If you are in a crowded public building, it is important to be aware of your surroundings so that you know how to react in an emergency situation. Fires can be especially deadly in busy public facilities when many people… Continue Reading
Fire Protection Systems in Apartments
According to the NFPA, from 2010-2015, there were 109,000 apartment fires, causing 400 deaths, 4,170 injuries and $1.3 million in property damage. In apartment buildings, fire protection systems can play an important role in saving the lives of the building occupants when a fire breaks out. The fire protection system in apartment buildings should include fire sprinklers, fire alarms, and fire extinguishers. Continue Reading
Fire Prevention in Residential Buildings
During the cold winter months there are many hazards in your home that can lead to a fire. Heating, holiday decorations, and candles increase the risk of fire in the winter. Being aware of these hazards can help you keep your home safer from fire. Continue Reading
W&M Fire Protection’s Second Headquarters Expansion
In November 2016, W&M Fire Protection’s second headquarters expansion was completed, adding some much needed 863 sq. ft. of office space and 570 sq. ft. of warehouse space to its existing lease in Hawthorne NY, and bringing the totals to… Continue Reading
New Sprinkler System Placed on Walls Instead of Ceilings
Since the creation of the first fire engine in the late 1600s, technological improvements have consistently provided us with the information and supplies needed to increase our safety when it comes to fires. The most recent fire safety development has… Continue Reading
Start the New Year with the Installation of a Sprinkler System
Happy New Year from W & M Fire Protection! A fresh start for us all, the new year offers an opportunity to make positive changes in our lives and homes. And one great change you can make is installing a sprinkler… Continue Reading
Groups in Massachusetts Interested in Requiring Fire Sprinkler Systems in Homes
A tragic fire in Lynn, Massachusetts has individuals and groups across the state lobbying for a change in building and fire codes. The fire took place around 1 a.m. on December 4, 2015 when an apartment building was engulfed in… Continue Reading
