Master the Basics: Fire Extinguisher Requirements and Care
This article goes over the fundamental fire extinguisher requirements for inspections, testing, maintenance, placement, and more. That way, you can easily master the basics! Stepping into the world of fire safety can be overwhelming. There are so many different [...]
Fire Door Inspections: A Complete Overview
Stay up to date on fire safety with this article detailing what a fire door is, the purpose of fire door inspections, and current fire regulation standards. Whether your organization currently has fire doors or is looking into them, [...]
How to Properly Use a Fire Extinguisher l Safety Instructions
Simple instructions for correctly operating a portable fire extinguisher during an emergency along with other tips for extinguisher use & maintenance. Portable fire extinguishers are one of the most common forms of fire safety equipment available. This is largely [...]
Locations that Require Fire Extinguishers & The Type To Install
Not sure if your building needs fire extinguishers? This article highlights the types of occupancies that require portable fire extinguishers along with the extinguisher classification that’s needed. Unfortunately, fire extinguishers are often viewed as little more than a [...]
Compliance Requirements: Emergency Lighting and Exit Signs
Emergency lighting and exit signs may not be the first pieces of fire safety equipment to come to mind, but they are actually critical components of any building's safety system. These pieces are often overlooked, but their quiet presence [...]
Fire Extinguisher Distance Requirements Explained
An easy-to-follow breakdown of requirements for fire extinguisher distances. Info about extinguisher classifications, why distance matters, and more. Time matters. Especially in critical situations. A few seconds can be the difference between life and death. Those precious moments can [...]
Fire Extinguisher Height Requirements | What You Need to Know
Unsure of where to mount your fire extinguisher? No stress! This article tells everything you need to know about fire extinguisher height requirements. You’re getting ready to install your portable fire extinguisher when you realize you don’t actually know [...]
Fire Extinguisher Placement
An overview of key requirements for fire extinguisher placement including extinguisher classifications, height, distance, visibility, and accessibility. Did you know that almost 2 million fires are handled entirely by a fire extinguisher in the United States every year? (EnGauge [...]
NFPA 10: Standard For Portable Fire Extinguishers
This article provides a brief overview of the fire extinguisher code, NFPA 10. It covers the main points of the code and key information for the inspection, testing, and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers. Do you want to better understand [...]
