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Summer Fire Safety Tips

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Summer Fire Safety Tips When it comes to enjoying the summer, you want to do so safely with your family and friends. As a property owner, you want to ensure your tenants are safe and enjoying all that summer has to offer. By working with Connected Fire, you can ensure your building is safe and also provide summer fire safety tips. Keeping fire safety in Chicago your number one priority helps to keep your tenants and your building from a tragedy. Here are a few tips to keep in mind this summer as you enjoy the break. Fireworks Summer and fireworks...

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Top Causes of Fires in the Home

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Top Causes of Fires in the Home Whether you live in an apartment building, condo or residential home, fire should be a concern. A fire can take place at any time and wreak havoc on the home, as well as cause injury and death. By learning more about common causes of fires in the home and Chicago fire safety protocols to follow, you can keep yourself, as well as family and friends safe. Over the past few years, the National Fire Protection Association has issued reports that detail the main reasons for fires in the home. In a residential setting, there...

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Protecting the Office: What Fire Extinguishers to Use for Servers and Computers

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Protecting the Office: What Fire Extinguishers to Use for Servers and Computers Most offices today require the use of computers and servers due to tech needs. In such spaces, it is essential to have proper Chicago fire safety protocols in place to ensure everyone is safe in the event of a fire. A fire can occur at any time, particularly in a setting that involves electronic components. One element to consider is the fire extinguisher. If you do not have the right type in your work space, it can lead to major issues if a fire breaks out. Why Type Is...

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Top Fire Protection Tips for Deaf or Hard of Hearing Tenants

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Top Fire Protection Tips for Deaf or Hard of Hearing Tenants If you operate a facility with deaf or hard of hearing tenants, you need to ensure that they will be safe in the event of a fire. For people with hearing capabilities, they can hear sirens or people yelling to get outside when a fire takes place. For those who are deaf or have trouble hearing, other methods are needed to ensure protection. Below are a few tips to help you create a safe space for tenants who are heart of hearing or deaf. Strobe Light Installations A great way...

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Maintaining Fire Safety Protections During COVID-19

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Maintaining Fire Safety Protections During COVID-19 Around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting everyone in a variety of ways. People are staying inside their homes and practicing social distancing in order to avoid catching the deadly virus. For building or rental property owners, the need to protect employees or tenants remains the same. It is important that during this time of uncertainty that Chicago fire safety protocols are still followed. Property owners must maintain fire safety protections at this time, particularly since buildings may have more people inside at one time than before. Fire Extinguishers, Smoke Detectors and Fire Alarms...

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