Water Mist System Fire Protection

Water Mist System Fire Protection

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A water mist system overview is detailed in NFPA 750, a standard touching on unique specifications that separate it from a traditional sprinkler system.
The New Standard for Parking Structures

The New Standard for Parking Structures

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The new NFPA 88A standard for parking structures is paving the way for fire protection solutions that prevent injuries, damage, and loss.
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Lithium vs Lithium-Ion Battery – The Need for Better Battery Regulation

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As lithium and lithium-ion batteries power more electric vehicles, portable electronic devices, and energy storage systems, the safety concerns around these high-energy devices increase. Despite their widespread use, current regulations are not enough, leaving dangerous gaps in protection.
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AFFF Lawsuit Navy – Transitioning from AFFF to Fluorine-Free Alternatives

The recent lawsuit surrounding the use of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF), especially in aircraft firefighting, is prompting the Navy and other military branches to move away from AFFF due to its harmful PFAS chemicals.
Lithium-ion Batteries

Improving Safety with Lithium-Ion Battery Storage

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Lithium-ion batteries are essential to modern energy infrastructure, but they come with significant fire risks due to their potential for thermal runaway and explosion. Implementing rigorous safety measures for their storage and handling is critical to mitigating these dangers.
Thermal Runaway Reduction Act

Thermal Runaway Reduction Act

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Learn how to safeguard your facility in the age of automation. Incorrect material handling and lifting techniques have been a leading cause of injuries within warehouses for decades. Mega industrial warehouses, distribution centers, and logistic leaders are quickly converting to electric material handling equipment to prioritize clean emissions, increase safety, and streamline operations.

Fire Protection Capabilities with Deluge Sprinkler Systems

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A deluge sprinkler system is a type of fire protection system that rapidly releases large volumes of water through open nozzles to suppress high-risk fires, typically involving hazardous materials. F-500 Encapsulator Agent integrates into any new or existing deluge system, providing multi-class protection by enhancing its ability to encapsulate and cool fires effectively.
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Extinguishing Class C Fires in Transformers and Energized Environments

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A Class C Fire involves electrical equipment, often within an energized environment, such as transformers, solar panels, and other electrically-powered devices, that are typically found in industrial settings. Specialized fire suppression systems are necessary to safely extinguish these types of flames and ensure the safety of personnel and first responders.
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Understanding NFPA 409

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The National Fire Protection Association sets the NFPA 409 standard, which “helps safeguard life and property through requirements for the proper construction and fire protection of aircraft hangars used for aircraft storage, maintenance, or related activities.” It is referenced by the International Building Code (IBC), the International Fire Code (IFC), and state and local ordinances.

Warehouse Fire Protection

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Learn how to safeguard your facility in the age of automation. Incorrect material handling and lifting techniques have been a leading cause of injuries within warehouses for decades. Mega industrial warehouses, distribution centers, and logistic leaders are quickly converting to electric material handling equipment to prioritize clean emissions, increase safety, and streamline operations.