It is essential to have the proper tools to protect yourself, home, and business from fire. Fire extinguishers effectively put out 80% of all fires when used properly. Many state and local codes require properly maintained fire extinguishers on-premise in … Continue reading
Insurance Discounts For Fire Protection Life safety systems such as fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems significantly increase your safety. But did you know they can also significantly increase the amount you save on insurance? In Illinois, annual homeowner’s insurance … Continue reading
2021 Budget Planning Checklist Have you started planning your 2021 budget? If so, did you include fire and life safety? Whether you are budgeting for a new system, a renovation to an existing system, or for this year’s inspection, testing, … Continue reading
Make eye protection a part of your 2020 vision! Workplace eye injuries send 20,000 people to the emergency room each year, with an estimated 90% that could have been avoided. The American Academy of Ophthalmology names July, National Eye Injury … Continue reading
Working in Extreme Heat Every year, dozens of employees fall ill while working in extreme heat conditions, with extreme cases resulting in death. Overexposure to high temperatures can range from heat rash and heat cramps, to heat exhaustion, and can progress to a life-threatening … Continue reading
NFPA 25 Inspection Requirements The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a nonprofit organization responsible for setting codes and standards for best practices in the fire protection industry. As advancements are made in sprinkler technologies and new methods are developed, … Continue reading
LIT Firework Tips According to the Chicago Tribune, 911 calls regarding firework disturbances are up over 736% compared to last year. The 7,000+ firework-related emergency calls are a cause of worry for many. Inexperienced use of fireworks greatly increases your … Continue reading
2020-2021 School Year Fire Protection Budget Check List We know that although the school year is over, summer is a busy time for administrators planning for back-to-school. Whether it be budgeting for a new system remodel, budgeting for this year’s … Continue reading
Did you know that there are substantial tax incentives for investing in fire sprinkler systems for commercial structures? In December 2017, Congress passed tax reform legislation under Public Law 115-97 that make it more affordable for small business owners to … Continue reading
Safety Starts Here We would like to congratulate the USAFP team for achieving 7 million hours without a lost-time accident through the first quarter of 2020. This is equal to 3,662 days, or 10 years without a lost-time accident on … Continue reading
©2020 United States Alliance Fire Protection, Inc. All Rights Reserved. United States Alliance Fire Protection is a subsidiary of APi Group, Inc.
