About 377 people die and more than 3,000 others get injured in about 24,000 house-based fires in Canada each year. While the houses in question are mainly homes, business premises… Continue reading →
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How Does a Fire Sprinkler System Work?
There are many myths and misconceptions about how fire sprinkler systems work to extinguish a fire in a building. Sadly, such myths prevent most people from installing the systems in… Continue reading →

Fire Safety Tips for Hotel Owners
A fire inside a hotel can put guests and staff at serious risk of injuries or fatalities. Fires can also cause costly property damage for hotel owners. Fire safety for… Continue reading →

What Are Different Types of Fire Sprinkler Heads?
Fire sprinkler heads are an important part of keeping buildings safe from fires. These sprinkler heads spray large amounts of water when a fire is detected. Different kinds of fire… Continue reading →

Tips for Minimizing Insurance Claims for Water Damage in Commercial Properties
Water can cause serious damage to your commercial property. Insurance claims can help cover some of the cost. However, the amount they cover might not be enough if your building… Continue reading →

Why Are Canadian Water Damage Insurance Claims and Costs Rising?
Over the past four decades, insurance claims from water damage have been rising significantly, with insurance payouts due to property and casualty issues doubling or more literally every five to… Continue reading →

How Do Fire Sprinklers Function?
Fire sprinklers are essential safety tools in residential and commercial buildings, and they are not all that complicated. It’s important to understand how they work and when you need a… Continue reading →

Condominium Fire Sprinkler Systems: Clarity for a Confusing Situation
One benefit people often cite about living in a condominium is that they do not have to do outdoor maintenance, including shovelling snow during Ontario’s long winters. They also acknowledge… Continue reading →

Frequently Asked Questions about Fire Sprinkler Systems
Whether you’re thinking about installing fire sprinklers in a new building or already have them onsite, you undoubtedly have a lot of questions. Things like “How do fire sprinklers work”… Continue reading →

Hotel Fire Safety Requirements: What Property Managers Need to Know
In the event of a fire, your commercial sprinkler system needs to function exactly as planned. But when a sprinkler system is mistakenly activated in a hotel room, stairwell, or… Continue reading →