Fire Protection for Health Care Facilities
I am happy to announce the release today of a new landing page and digital guide from Brenneco Fire Protection. On the new page, you will find resources and videos related to facility management of hospitals, clinics, assisted living facilities and other health care facilities. Our guide, “Health Care Facility Managers: How to maximize vendor relationships to reach goals,” offers our perspective on the crucial partnerships between facility managers and the outside service providers they hire. Over the past… continue»
Passive Fire Protection: How fire walls, fire doors and more help prevent harm
Most of our work at Brenneco has to do with active fire protection, but passive fire protection elements including fire walls and fire alarms can be just as important to minimizing damage to your building or business. Active fire protection systems are those that respond actively to certain conditions to help extinguish a fire. For example, when heat rises in a room, a fire sprinkler system is activated. Passive fire protection or PFP typically serves to contain or slow the… continue»
Allied Tube & Conduit Acknowledged for Commitment to Fire Safety
KOKOMO, INDIANA — Brenneco Fire Protection presented Allied Tube & Conduit, a Division of Atkore International, with the distinguished Sprinky Award this afternoon. The company was commended for its diligence and commitment to fire safety. This award is bestowed on organizations that have gone above and beyond to safeguard their people from the threat of a fire. “We are pleased to be working with an organization as dedicated to fire safety as Allied Tube & Conduit,” says Eric Flora, owner of… continue»
How We ‘Heal’ Fire Protection Services ‘Ills’
In my work, I answer clients’ questions everyday related to their fire protection services. Many of their fire protection issues sound pretty similar, so for those business owners, facilities managers or operations directors who I don’t hear from on a regular basis, here is how we address many of our clients’ aches and pains. ‘Price pains’ Every business owner or decision maker hiring an outside vendor is concerned about budget. Hiring a fire protection service provider is no different. To… continue»
The Fire Pump Test: 7 Questions Answered
Early April is a perfect time to write about a fire pump test. For most of the country, freezing temperatures are almost behind us. That’s important because if you conduct a fire pump inspection and flow test in freezing temps, you can create an icy hazard — or a great hockey rink, depending on your perspective. NFPA 25 stipulates a number of fire pump inspections and tests including quarterly, semiannual, annual and five-year checks. Insurance companies may have other or… continue»
Ball Corporation Recognized for Excellence in Fire Safety
MONTICELLO, INDIANA — Brenneco Fire Protection presented Ball Corporation’s metal beverage packaging plant in Monticello, Ind., with the distinguished Sprinky Award yesterday afternoon. The Monticello plant was commended for its diligence and commitment to fire safety. This award is bestowed on organizations that have gone above and beyond to safeguard their people from the threat of a fire. “Ball Corporation’s Monticello facility has remained steadfast in their commitment to protecting their facility and people from the threat of fire,” says… continue»
Fire Safety in the Workplace: Sprinkler Systems
Your fire sprinkler system is in place to help prevent the spread of a fire and save lives. All staff members play a role in making sure their system can operates effectively and when it is needed. Here are some facts and tips you can use to educate your staff on fire safety.
5-Year Sprinkler Inspection: Do I Need One?
Since 5-year sprinkler inspections happen infrequently, a lot of facility mangers and business owners forget to budget for them. With all of the other expenses that come up on a regular basis, a not-so-regular inspection can fall through the cracks. But the reasons to take care of your 5-year fire sprinkler system inspection are many. In the long run, it could even help you save money. We asked Cindy Campbell, Business Insurance Manager at MBAH Insurance in Lafayette to give… continue»
Kitchen Hood Inspections 101
Commercial kitchen hood inspections are critical to keeping your facility safe from the threat of a fire. The governing NFPA codes 96 and 17 stipulate that a certified fire protection technician must carry out the annual and/or semiannual inspections. If your kitchen hood is not maintained, it can result in fires not being extinguished. In all cases, if you don’t follow NFPA code, you are very likely risking not being covered by your insurance policy should a fire damage your… continue»
How health care facilities’ defend in place strategy can translate to any facility
Your business probably has an evacuation plan, opposed to a defend in place plan. You have maps posted showing routes to take and exit lights indicating where people should go to if an alarm sounds. But not all facilities are the same. If you work in a health care facility, where people are relatively immobile, those exit lights aren’t going to appropriately accommodate your occupants. That’s part of the challenge that health care facilities must manage to keep their… continue»
