Special Hazards Fire Suppression

With modern technology available in today’s world, there may be some question as to what works best as a fire suppression system. The fact is, there are different ways to extinguish a fire, and some can be better than others, depending on how a building is used and what type of fire is most likely to occur. A restaurant, Read more »

Whether you manage a data center, power plant, or a museum, modern special hazard fire suppression systems may be your greatest ally. When you have a high-value property that you want to protect, you will do whatever it takes to protect this investment. Yet what you are dealing with in terms of fire protection is called special hazards. Read more »

A straightforward wet pipe sprinkler system is usually specified according to a building’s size, height, occupant load and occupancy group when the structure is a residence, institution, business, educational facility, or other non-hazardous location. But when considering a fire suppression system for certain factory or industrial projects (Group F1 and F2) or for a High Hazards installation (Groups H1-H5), then special hazards fire suppression systems and Read more »

Fire suppression is a vital part of data centers today because even a small fire can threaten expensive equipment and critical information, potentially crippling a business. Unfortunately, fire suppression for data centers presents a more complex challenge than in conventional buildings. Let’s take a look at three of the most important issues, and the impact they have on fire suppression. Large Read more »

Section 179 provides a valuable tax deduction for medium and small businesses. It allows companies to save money by deducting certain purchases in full instead of having to depreciate them over time. This is true even if you financed the purchase or you are leasing equipment as well. There are several qualifications that you must meet Read more »