New: nfpaAll contenthive-129948hive-196917krhive-166405hive-180932zzansteemhive-150122hive-183959photographyhive-185836hive-144064hive-183397hive-101145hive-188619uncommonlabhive-145157hive-193637hive-184714hive-103599hive-139150photohive-109690lifehive-170554TrendingNewHotLikersmarkrhunter (62)in fire • 6 months agoGive a Smoke Detector a JobThe theme for this year's Fire Prevention Weeks is "Smoke alarms: Make them work for you". Which sound like a great idea, but then you have to pay them, and send W-2 forms, and it would mess up your…markrhunter (62)in fireprevention • 2 years agoEscape Plans For Fire Prevention WeekPretty much everyone who reads my blog or other social media realizes by now that I’m a humorist. Some of you might even think I’m funny. I poke fun at serious things all the time, and I even write…angelparrales (25)in safety • 7 years agoFIRE ALARM SYSTEMS 6-MAINTENANCEBACKGROUND For reliable functioning of Fire Alarm System a periodic test program is crucial. It is clear that testing cannot prevent failures but rather help on identifying failures so reducing…angelparrales (25)in safety • 7 years agoFIRE ALARM SYSTEMS 3-DESIGNEngineering design is a well structured method to plan and perform every activity to get an proper and effective fire alarm system. This is paramount when it comes to protect life, assets and…angelparrales (25)in safety • 7 years agoFIRE ALARM SYSTEMS 2-LIMITATIONSThere is no one-size-fits-all in fire alarm system. If a building owner expects that installing only what the building code requires, will detect any fire at every remote part of the building, that…angelparrales (25)in safety • 7 years agoFIRE ALARM SYSTEMS 1-OVERVIEWFire Alarm System is a feature of a building for protection against the damages of fire. Is a key element in any overall risk management strategy. It can help limit losses in buildings and…joseprada (25)in spanish • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Bomba con motor diesel vs Bomba con motor electrico ¿Cuál es la mejor opcion?La NFPA no establece una prerrogativa respecto al tipo de impulsor (diésel o eléctrico) de la bomba principal contra incendios. Hay muchos factores por los cuales se puede elegir una y otra, pero la…joseprada (25)in spanish • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.¿Se pueden instalar varias bombas de incendios para suplir la demanda del sistema?Sí, pero no es recomendable. El manual de la NFPA 20 establece en su aparte 4.9.1. 4.9.1 A centrifugal fire pump for fire protection shall be selected so that the greatest single demand for any…joseprada (25)in rociadores • 7 years ago¿Por qué utilizar sistemas de rociadores para proteger una edificación?Cuando se inventaron los primeros rociadores, la idea primordial de sus creadores era disponer de un sistema de extinción de incendios que cumpliera con dos grandes objetivos: ser confiable y…joseprada (25)in nfpa • 7 years agoEl mantenimiento de los sistemas contra incendios y la falsa sensación de seguridadEstadísticamente, casi el 50% de los sistemas contra incendios que fallan, y por ende no funcionan en caso de una emergencia, es por culpa del bajo o nulo mantenimiento. Una de las razones por las…
