Residential fires can happen quickly, and without proper prevention and protective measures, you and your residents are at risk for injury or even death. Common causes of residential fires include heating, electrical malfunction, appliances, and equipment malfunction. However, performing annual fire inspections can assist you in detecting potential hazards in your building, insuring resident safety… Continue Reading
You may think you’re prepared for any type of fire emergency, but did you know that there are five classes of fire, and that each must be put out in a different way? Read on to learn more about each class of fire, and how you can keep your building, your family, your guests and… Continue Reading
Spring brings us fresh air and motivates most people to give their homes a thorough cleaning. Make sure your annual ritual of spring cleaning includes these following areas: Check the major appliances As you’re going through the house with your spring cleaning checklist, be sure to take time to clean out your major appliances. Pay… Continue Reading
The 2015 International Residential Code requires that all new one- and two-family homes require the installation of an automatic sprinkler system. Several jurisdictions across the country have adopted this code, including Maryland. As a result, it would be beneficial for builders to learn more about these systems in order to budget and plan appropriately for… Continue Reading
Disaster strikes without warning. Having a procedure in place for emergencies may be the key to your family’s safety. The first step to creating an emergency plan is to gather everyone in your household together. As a group, develop a fire emergency plan that can be implemented at a moment’s notice. Sketch a map Mapping… Continue Reading