Fire Protection
How to Handle Transformer Fire Protection Emergencies Calmly?
While the big ball of blue light generated from a transformer fire may look cool, when located in a substation close to a business or in a residential neighborhood, it becomes a major concern. When a transformer short circuits, the electrical arc vaporizes a large volume of insulating oil. As the vaporized oil has a larger volume than the original oil, a large pressure rise occurs inside the tank. Once the internal pressure exceeds the transformer’s tank or lid pressure...
Read MoreWhich is Better: A Fire Barrier vs. Firewall
When it comes to passive fire protection, there are many different systems. Although they all work to prevent the spread of a fire, they have characteristics that make them unique. For your business, you need to know which option is required, a fire barrier vs firewall. Keep in mind when you select a system from a reputable company, you will have tremendous support in choosing the appropriate solution based on your specific needs. Fire Barrier Vs. Firewall In simple terms,...
Read MorePassive Fire Protection: An Important Part of Any Fire Safety Strategy
When devising a fire safety strategy for your business, it is essential to include passive fire protection. Unfortunately, some people overlook the value of passive fire resistance only to later regret their decision. To fully protect your structure, interior possessions, and of course, human life, you need to consider different passive fire protection products, ultimately choosing what works best for your specific situation; after all, not every business has the same needs. As a prime example, a company that...
Read MoreBlast Wall: Providing Ultimate Fire Protection to Your Property
A fire and blast protection wall is the ideal solution to protect your business and workers. Although explosions and even intentional bombings might do some damage, with this type of wall erected, the damage level decreases dramatically, resulting in less risk of an operation shut-down and injury to human life. To ensure the wall performs at the appropriate level, experts conduct blast tests on the assembly. As part of this, a professional can provide UFC, ISO, ASTM, or GSA testing...
Read MoreThe Ultimate Fire Protection with Fire Resistant Board
Have ultimate fire protection with fire resistant boards. Having appropriate fire protection in the workplace is critical. To better understand why, consider that in 2015, close to 114,000 non-residential fires occurred in the United States alone. Not only did those fires result in both death and serious injury, but there were also millions of dollars in property damage. Although you have multiple solutions for protecting your employees and business, the best methods of protection include a fire resistant board....
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