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Learn How to Avoid Common Fire Safety System Code Violations

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Learn How to Avoid Common Fire Safety System Code Violations When it comes to operating your business, you do everything you can to create a safe and healthy environment. For Chicago fire safety laws, you have protection systems in place to ensure the safety of employees and customers in the event of a fire. However, no matter how hard you try to protect everyone, there are mistakes that can happen where you are in violation of fire safety system codes. Below are a few areas to review that are commonly connected to violations. By staying on top of every aspect, you...

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Essential Summer Fire Safety Tips for Your Home

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Essential Summer Fire Safety Tips for Your Home The summer months are a time when friends and family get together to have fun and enjoy the lovely weather. However, it is also a time when fire can become an issue. As you enjoy summer activities, it is essential that you follow Chicago fire safety protocols. Below are a few examples of how summer fun can turn deadly due to fire. Take note and act accordingly so your family can stay safe this summer. Grilling In the summer months, grilling is a common occurrence. Many people grill more than one a week...

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Fire Safety Checklist: Is Your Building Ready?

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Fire Safety Checklist: Is Your Building Ready? When it comes to being a member of an HOA or a condo manager, it’s important that your fire safety in Chicago is up to par. It’s never too late or too early to check your fire safety standards to be sure they meet the updated safety codes. Working with a team such as Connected Fire can help you ensure you have the latest and most up to date protection in place when it comes to the safety of your tenants. Here’s a checklist for you to keep in mind: Lighting – There are...

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Are You Keeping Up With Fire Safety Reports?

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Are You Keeping Up With Fire Safety Reports? As a HOA associate or even a business owner, your fire safety reports in Chicago are critical to your company. You must know where they are at all times as it can mean the difference in a lawsuit or insurance coverage. By working with the team at Connected Fire, you can know exactly where all your reports are and ensure your property is being safe. Here are some great advantages of the fire safety portal that Connected Fire provides to those who utilize their services. If you’re looking for easier ways to take...

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Fire Prevention: Do You Know the Most Common Cause of Fire Within Your Industry?

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Fire Prevention: Do You Know the Most Common Cause of Fire Within Your Industry? As a business owner, you take great pride in following Chicago fire safety protocols to ensure that your business is operating in a safe and secure manner. You want to protect your employees as well as customers. To further provide protections, have you researched common causes of fire within your industry? Depending on the type of business you operate, you will be at risk in certain areas. Getting to know common causes based on industry can help you further prepare employees and the facility in the event...

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