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CertaSite Is Your Go-To for CaptiveAire Kitchen Hood Fire Suppression

In a commercial kitchen, safety isn’t just a checkbox—it’s a cornerstone of your business. At CertaSite, our technicians are CaptiveAire Facory Trained and offer CaptiveAire kitchen hood fire...
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Sprinkler Maintenance in Restaurants

If you own or operate a restaurant, fire safety is essential, and fire sprinkler maintenance is key to proper fire safety. There are an estimated 5,600 restaurant fires reported each year, resulting...
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How to Join the Fire Sprinkler Service

For people looking for a new career, or a career that doesn’t require a four-year degree, the fire and life safety industry can be a lucrative and rewarding career path. It has great job stability -...
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Fire Pump Testing

Fire pumps are essential for fire protection systems, especially in large buildings like high-rises and warehouses that rely on water-based or interconnected fire suppression systems. These pumps...
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Fire and Life Safety in Hospitals

Fire safety in hospitals is often overlooked when people think about safety in healthcare, however, NFIRS data reveals that almost half of all fires in U.S. healthcare facilities happen in nursing...
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Know Your Equipment: Emergency Exit Signage and Lighting

Properly installed and maintained emergency exit signage can quickly lead your employees to safety, as disorientation is common in smoke-filled or darkened rooms and halls. When a fire or other...
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The Role of Backflow Devices in Fire Protection Systems

In fire protection systems, backflow devices play a critical role in safeguarding both your system and the environment. These devices prevent contaminated water from flowing backward into the water...
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Top 5 Common Deficiencies Found During Emergency Exit Lighting Inspections

Emergency exit lighting plays a crucial role in guiding occupants to safety during power outages or emergencies. When these lights are in top working condition, they provide essential visibility that...
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Know Your Equipment: Backflow Preventer Devices

Backflow, or water flowing in the wrong direction, creates environmental and plumbing problems and can delay fire sprinkler response times. To prevent water from backing into the supply line,...
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Why Careers in Fire & Life Safety are More Critical Than Ever

For centuries, fire and life safety has been a critically important industry - and that’s not poised to change any time soon. While technology around fire detection, protection and response continues...
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