In the event of a fire, a missing, empty or tampered fire extinguisher can lead to catastrophic loss. It is this reason that the installation of fire extinguisher cabinets is necessary. Fire extinguisher cabinets are designed to keep fire extinguishers, hoses and blankets secure while still providing accessibility in the event of a fire emergency. Although there are many options for fire extinguisher cabinets, we will cover the top three commercial uses.
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news.nystrom.com: Understanding Fire Ext
news.nystrom.com: Understanding Fire Extinguishers, their Classifications and Operation: Whether at home, in the car, boat, work or school, you’ll find fire extinguishers everywhere; and with good reason. NFPA 10 indicates that the maximum travel distance to an… https://wp.me/p8nKJR-rO
Understanding Fire Extinguishers, their Classifications and Operation
Whether at home, in the car, boat, work or school, you’ll find fire extinguishers everywhere; and with good reason. NFPA 10 indicates that the maximum travel distance to an extinguisher is 75 feet in a commercial building. Knowing how to select the appropriate extinguisher is critical. Continue reading
National Fire Protection Month
Monday marked the beginning of National Fire Prevention Month. Every October local fire stations and other fire protection and prevention agencies campaign safety, security and safe egress in the event of a fire. Dennis Hunsinger, former Regional Director of FEMA said “Annual Observances like National Fire Prevention Week and National Fire Prevention Month are excellent opportunities to focus on fire hazards – but we should all practice fire safety every day – Continue reading
CONSTRUCT 2018
Product Update: New Non-Drainable and Existing Opening Floor Door Designs
Nystrom announces the release of its updated Non‐Drainable and Existing Opening Floor Doors with 300psf load rating. Continue reading
Open for Business During Renovations
You see it all the time… schools, hospitals, restaurants, office buildings and manufacturing plants are kept open during renovation. Why? Because it’s not feasible to shut down for months at a time. Whether this is a small repair or a building addition, this is a concern for all facilities managers and building owners. Continue reading
8 Building Locations for Expansion Joints
A relief joint slices through a building like cutting a section. In doing so, the joint encounters many different systems and materials. Continue reading
Making Nystrom a Great Place to Work
Make Nystrom a Great Place to Work is a philosophy and organizational goal that is embraced by Nystrom employees. Continue reading
Building Maintenance Value of Entrance Flooring Mats and Grilles
Facilities managers spend a significant amount of their annual budget on maintaining floors. According to the International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA) it costs more than $500 to remove one pound of tracked-in dirt. Continue reading