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Preparing for Winter Weather
A common misconception is that property losses due to winter weather only occur in regions where harsh winters are the standard. Actually, areas that don't usually have severe weather suffer larger...
Hurricanes and Severe Windstorms
Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30 in the Northern Hemisphere. Windstorm is the second highest cause of property loss after fire. Recent severe windstorms have proven that buildings and...
PROTECTING IDLE PROPERTIES - Part 2
A more recent version of this article topic exists; go there now. Vacant facilities need loss prevention consideration just as much as full-functioning ones, and in many cases perhaps more so. Empty...
Fire Safety During Construction
You might wonder why fire protection is important in a building that is under construction - especially if the building will have noncombustible and/or fire rated construction. An estimated 4,800...
Fire Suppression System Impairments
Fire Suppression System Impairments Industrial fire suppression systems include automatic sprinklers, gaseous systems as well as foam systems that might be used in aircraft hangars or to protect...
Protection of Information Technology (IT) Equipment
Information technology equipment/systems include computers and peripheral support such as memory, programming, records, storage, and human activities. Guidance can be found in NFPA 75-2009 "Standard...
Protecting Electrical Rooms Containing Grouped Power Cables.
During inspections of electrical rooms, property loss prevention engineers should determine how much of a presence there is of "grouped power cables." There are no clear definitions or criteria as to...
Flood Mitigation
We occasionally see on TV news where buildings are inundated or submerged in flood water after heavy rain, typhoons or hurricanes. Many people believe it never happens to their own buildings. But is...
Choosing Structural Systems for Earthquakes
Several factors come into play when it comes to designing earthquake protection for a building. These include site selection, building type and the particular building code used. This month, we will...
Property Loss Prevention in Glass Manufacturing Plants
There are various types of glass manufacturing plants, and the processes and associated hazards differ significantly. One thing they have in common is that business interruption potential is higher...
Hailstorms
Facts about Hailstorms: Hail develops during most mid-latitude thunderstorms, often melting before reaching the ground. Hail forms in the updraft of a thunderstorm with stronger storms producing...
Halon Alternatives
Bromochloroflourocarbons (Halons) were developed in the 1930s. Halon is low in toxicity, non-flammable, non-corrosive and very compatible with many materials. Halon has thermodynamic and physical...