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The importance of fire-rated ceiling tiles

When a fire breaks out in a building, preventing its spread and giving occupants time to escape are the highest priorities. Here’s […]

The Key to Lock Maintenance: A Case Study on Improving Security of Retail Locations

Having a regularly updated lock maintenance program is critical to ensuring the safety of employees, customers, and merchandise for any retail facility. […]

Fire Alarm and Safety Scope of Work

This Scope of Work template provides the basis of an agreement describing the necessary work to be performed in the area of […]

Are You Disaster-ready?

This article takes a point-by-point approach to discussing the concrete steps for risk management plan creation, preparing FMs in the event of […]

General Fire Inspection Protection: Scope of Work

This Scope of Work template provides the basis of an agreement describing the necessary work to be performed in the area of […]

Fire!!

Use this guide to develop, test, and critique an emergency response plan. Gain perspective by reviewing the strengths and oversights of the […]

Tools and Tips for Fire Safety

Widmer examines the strategic use of standpipe hose systems throughout commercial buildings as a critical component of a balanced fire protection design.

Inspection, Testing and Maintenance: Common Problems, Practical Solutions

Reduce false alarms and service calls by developing an understanding of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements for Inspection, Testing and […]

Weathering the Winter: Tips for Maintaining Your Fire Protection System

Castle provides specific steps FMs can take to ensure fire protection systems will function properly during cold temperatures, thereby securing the full […]

A Cigarette, a Fire and 3 Years to Find a Solution: Lacrosse Apartments, Docklands

On the evening of 24 December 2014 the occupant of apartment 605 at the Lacrosse Building put down his cigarette. What happened […]