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What Happens When a Fire Sprinkler System Fails

By Jon A. Barrett, SERVPRO Dec 2, 2021 Fire Safety

Updated: Dec 3, 2021

Fire sprinkler systems are installed in commercial and industrial (C&I) facilities to protect occupants, property structures, and contents. These systems contain fires and help save lives. Statistics from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) indicate that the civilian death rate from fires is 87% lower in buildings with sprinklers, compared to properties without fire sprinkler […]

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A Primer on Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Protecting Human Health

By Michael Wilson, AFFLINK Jun 10, 2021 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: Aug 1, 2024

Many building owners and managers realized when the COVID-19 pandemic arrived that they were not well versed in the rudiments of cleaning and disinfecting. In fact, many believed the two were the same, even interchangeable. That is not the case. In some instances, steps were taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 that later proved […]