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Determining Building Height
If someone were to point to a building and ask you “What is the height, in storeys, of that building?”, how would you answer? Would you just count the number of window levels from outside of the building? Would you need to enter the building to count the number of floors as you climbed to [...]
Fire Safety Tips for a Safer Holiday Season
The holiday season is a special time to reflect on our gratitude and to celebrate with beloved family and friends. Naturally, fire safety may not be on one’s radar, however, according to the National Fire Protection Association, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are amongst the deadliest days for house fires. The overwhelming majority of these [...]
Managing Aerosol Storage Hazards
Aerosol products are widely used by consumers and for industrial applications. Some examples of aerosol products that we come across daily include deodorants, lubricant sprays, pesticide sprays, and even cooking oil sprays. However, a manufacturer or distributor who stores larger quantities of aerosol products faces significant risks and challenges in protecting the product and the [...]
Fire Protection for Flammable and Combustible Liquids
1. Introduction: The hazard of flammable and combustible liquids comes from the vapours evaporated from the liquid rather than from the liquid. When a flammable or combustible liquid is heated to a temperature above the flash point, vapours evaporated from the liquid can be ignited and burn. Since, by definition, most flammable liquids are stored [...]
Selection and Sizing of a Fire Pump for Sprinkler System
This blog outlines a process to determine if a fire pump is needed for the sprinkler system and explains how to select a fire pump that meets the required pressure and flow. The need for a fire pump should be decided ideally when project scope is being developed. For better understanding of the process, definitions [...]