Fire Risk During Construction and Renovation Projects
Effective risk management during construction requires treating fire prevention as a core project function, not a secondary consideration. This article will help you identify fire risk during construction and renovation projects early in the planning process so appropriate controls can be implemented to prevent costly and dangerous losses.
The Risks of Modern Building Materials: What You Need to Know About Plastics in Construction & Updates to FM Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 1-57
Walk through any modern building, from the sleek data center down the street to that impressive cold storage facility on the outskirts of town, and you're likely seeing more plastic-based materials...
The Hidden Risk of Rooftop Combustibles: Controlling Fire Spread Above the Ceiling
Rooftop PV Fire When most people think about fire protection in commercial buildings, they picture alarms, sprinklers, and firewalls—everything happening inside the building. But there's a growing...
Transitioning from Fluorinated Foam to Fluorine Free Firefighting Foams
This is a follow-up to our December 2022 article on the transition to fluorine free firefighting foams, Transitioning from Fluorinated Foam to Fluorine Free Firefighting Foams Follow-Up:...
Wildfires
Wildfire Trends and Impact According to the National Interagency Fire Center (1), the number of wildfires and acres burned in the United States has increased significantly in recent years....
Evolving Fire Safety Recommendations for Electric Vehicles (EVs), EV Charging Stations and Parking Garages
The rise of Electric Vehicles (EVs) has revolutionized the automotive industry, bringing with it the need for comprehensive safety standards. In response to this transformation, several important...
Coastal Construction Risks
It’s no secret that more and more Americans have been moving to coastal states in the past few decades. In fact, today the population in coastline counties now accounts for about 50% of the US...
Idle Pallet Fire Exposure
On Monday, October 24, 2022, a fire spread quickly through the yard of a commercial building in Monrovia, CA. By the time the fire department arrived, the fire had ignited approximately half of the...
Managing Property Risks at Casinos
Nearly everyone has some experience in a casino. Whether you are a high roller playing your favorite table game, playing the penny slots, or just driving down Las Vegas Boulevard as a tourist,...
Protection and Approvals for Process Exhaust Ductwork
The following is an update to our May 2019 technical web article “Protection and Approvals for Combustible Plastic Ductwork.” The removal of dust, smoke, and fumes is a critical part of many...
Protection and Approvals for Combustible Plastic Ductwork
The removal of dust, smoke, and fumes is a critical part of many industrial and commercial operations. Any damage occurring to critical process ductwork can halt operations and result in property...
Protection Risks in Food Factories & Refrigerated Warehouses
The large numbers of food factories and warehouses worldwide will continue to climb in the coming years. These food facilities have similarities in their construction that may put them at increased...