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    Fire & Life Safety

    How to Understand NEC 2023 Cybersecurity Requirements

    Max Wandera
    June 21, 2024
    It’s becoming increasingly important to integrate cybersecurity into buildings, especially where emergency power systems and life safety are concerned. The 2023 update of the ...
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    Fire & Life Safety

    6 Ways to Address Water Damage After Fire Suppression and Prevent Mold Growth

    Ron Fanish
    Jan. 17, 2024
    Fire suppression is absolutely essential during a fire, but it can also leave your property vulnerable to mold. These 6 key strategies will help you address water damage and dry...
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    The Importance of Rooftop Fall Protection for Building Owners and Facility Managers

    Dustin H. Schneider
    Dec. 1, 2023
    Is your roof a safe place to be? Understand the nuances of rooftop safety by knowing the specific regulations that govern it.
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    Fire damage in multistory buildings can displace dozens to hundreds of people and cost potentially millions of dollars to restore. Be prepared to document the damage thoroughly to satisfy insurance requirements and ensure the safety of restoration professionals.
    Fire & Life Safety

    4 Elements of Fire Restoration Plans for Multistory Buildings

    Ron Fanish
    Oct. 27, 2023
    A fire in a multistory property can displace many people and potentially cost millions in repairs. That’s why it’s essential to have a restoration plan in place before disaster...
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    Fast, efficient air re-supply contributes to faster fire suppression and containment.
    Fire & Life Safety

    6 Ways Firefighter Air Replenishment Systems Benefit Commercial Building Owners

    Mark Fessenden
    Aug. 9, 2023
    More states and Canadian provinces are requiring firefighter air replenishment systems (FARS) in buildings. What are they and how do they work? Learn more.
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    Dry conditions and high temperatures are increasing the risk of wildfires (like this one in southern California) for much of the U.S.
    Fire & Life Safety

    Steps to Consider in Protecting Property from Wildfires

    Andy Simmons
    July 28, 2023
    Severe droughts, high temperatures and dry conditions are increasing wildfire risk in much of the U.S., putting buildings and property in danger of damage and loss.