http://www.nationwidefireprotection.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:17:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en SAN FRANCISCO AND PLACENTIA, CALIFORNIA - Water mist fire suppression systems have piqued the interest of many fire protection professionals in recent years. The technology isn't new, but the National Fire Protection Association recently formed the Committee on Water Mist Systems to further research the topic, so we thought we would ... http://www.nationwidefireprotection.com/blog/fighting-fire-with-water.html LOS ANGELES AND PLACENTIA, CALIFORNIA - Damage from a costly fire in a Eureka, California restaurant Dec. 26 might have been less, had a fire suppression system been in place, according to a Los Angeles fire protection company. Fire broke out at the Yen Ching Chinese Restaurant and damaged the first ... http://www.nationwidefireprotection.com/blog/making-the-case-for-fire-suppression-systems.html PLACENTIA AND LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - One Los Angeles fire protection company whose affiliate company performs commercial hood cleaning services is on a mission to dispel a common misperception about restaurant hood, duct and fan system cleaning services. Maintaining a routine cleaning schedule should be viewed from a fire safety standpoint, ... http://www.nationwidefireprotection.com/blog/view-hood-cleaning-as-fire-prevention-not-from-a-janitorial-perspective.html PLACENTIA AND BAY AREA, CALIFORNIA— A fire suppression system helped contain a fire at Sunrise Catering in Sacremento last month, once again driving home the point that fire suppression systems can prevent costly damage. "Many restaurants and catering services today are equipped with fire suppression systems because they are required by ... http://www.nationwidefireprotection.com/blog/extensive-fire-damage-thwarted-by-suppression-system.html PLACENTIA AND LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA— When it comes to fire suppression systems, there are four possible suppression agents that can be used to put out a fire: dry chemical, wet chemical, halon and carbon dioxide. Each of these agents is designed for use in specific applications. When it comes to restaurant ... http://www.nationwidefireprotection.com/blog/the-four-types-of-suppression-agents-used-in-fire-suppression-systems.html LOS ANGELES AND PLACENTIA, CALIFORNIA— The National Electrical Code for 2011 recently was released and this could mean some changes are in store for restaurants in need of fire protection system installation, repairs and other services. The NEC sets the standard for electrical installations and the safe use of electricity. It ... http://www.nationwidefireprotection.com/blog/new-electrical-code-is-released-but-nfp-still-exceeds-standards.html PLACENTIA AND LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA— Regular maintenance and inspections help promote fire safety in commercial kitchens, and one Los Angeles fire protection company says it's just as important to do this for idle kitchens. Even when not in use, equipment under a hood system can cause a fire or fuel ... http://www.nationwidefireprotection.com/blog/los-angeles-fire-protection-company-says-even-idle-systems-need-inspections.html SAN JOSE, LOS ANGELES AND PLACENTIA, CALIFORNIA— The recent pipeline explosion in suburban San Francisco prompted Nationwide Fire Protection Corp., a Placentia and San Jose fire protection company, to release a tip sheet on the importance of regular maintenance for restaurant fire safety equipment. Much can be avoided in the event ... http://www.nationwidefireprotection.com/blog/san-jose-fire-protection-company-talks-safety-after-pipeline-explosion.html PLACENTIA AND THE BAY AREA, CALIFORNIA— Restaurateurs who are thinking about building new restaurants must devote a great deal of planning to the project, but selecting the right company for the kitchen construction phase can save money, streamline processes and promote efficiency. Constructing and installing a proper fire suppression system ... http://www.nationwidefireprotection.com/blog/turnkey-services-preferable-when-seeking-bay-area-fire-protection-companies.html BAY AREA, LOS ANGELES AND PLACENTIA, CALIFORNIA— Nationwide Fire Protection Corp., a Placentia and Los Angeles fire protection company, is observing National Fire Protection Week Oct. 3-9 by sharing information on fire protection with potential and current clients. National Fire Prevention Week is sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association and ... http://www.nationwidefireprotection.com/blog/los-angeles-fire-protection-company-observes-national-fire-prevention-week.html