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Vectis™ – Effects of Vertical Distance to the Center of Gravity Posted by Leila Bell on Oct 28, 2016 4:43:41 PM Tweet So, you’ve decided that a springloaded counterbalance hinge is the ideal way to take your project to the next level. And, you already know that a Vectis™ Counterbalance Hinge can address your specific

#316 – Ways to Protect Your Home from Wildfires February 5, 2020January 16, 2020 When wildfires threaten, proactive steps can help protect your property The devastating news reports emerging from Australia continue to mount. Since September, unprecedented wildfires fueled by record-breaking temperatures, months of severe drought, and strong winds have blazed through an area roughly

#399 – Thank You for Fire Sprinkler Safety: Home Garage Save! December 27, 2022December 8, 2021 A single fire sprinkler activated to safeguard a fire protection engineer’s garage, home, cars, and occupants One of the “Sprinkler Saves” featured by the National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) caught our attention for a couple of reasons. First, fire

#272 – Facility Maintenance: Fire Inspection Software is the Efficiency & Compliance Solution September 23, 2019 Fire inspection software makes it easier than ever to maintain life safety systems Ignorance is far from bliss when it comes to a facility manager’s duty to keep fire protection systems in working order. Whether they perform mandated inspection,

#216 – Guide to Dry Sprinkler Systems, Part 9: Quarterly and Semiannual Testing June 28, 2019 Regularly testing dry sprinklers uncovers issues that cause systems to fail Dry sprinkler systems are specially designed to protect people and property from fires when temperatures drop below freezing. But regular testing is required to deliver true peace of

#311 – Fire Safety Technology: Innovative Equipment for Firefighters September 17, 2020December 31, 2019 From firefighting robots to shelters made from space-age materials, these new technologies aim to improve firefighter safety, efficiency, and readiness Firefighting equipment has come a long way since the first water pump doused a fire in Alexandria, Egypt, around the 2nd

#34 – Fire Inspections: How to Find a Trusted 3rd-Party Inspector! November 25, 2022January 7, 2014 Building owners and facilities managers have a wide range of options for qualified fire safety inspectors Guidance from trusted fire safety experts can help you take the steps you need to keep your building up to code and safe.

#237 – The Deadliest Fires in U.S. History: Lessons Learned, Part 2 July 29, 2019 New regulations drastically improved safety at schools and public assembly occupancies When it comes to fire safety, human behavior is the biggest “X factor.” The robust protections built by fire and building codes are only as strong as the people

#323 – Which Codes Require Photoluminescent Egress & Exit Signs? February 12, 2020February 12, 2020 Modern life safety codes make tall buildings safer during an emergency Photoluminescent egress signs fill in the gaps between exit signs. In structures ranging from high-rise apartments to the record-breaking “megatall” towers of the world, tall buildings without photoluminescent safety