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According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), over 40,000 fires in manufacturing and industrial properties in the U.S. are reported to the country’s fire departments each year. While laws and fire codes vary from state to state, there are many that apply specifically to those in the manufacturing industry. Since manufacturing buildings and facilities are used to make things, they typically present a variety of different types of unique fire hazards and code violations to be aware of. 

Structure fires are the most common type of fire reported from manufacturing or processing properties. To be specific, vehicle fires, electrical distribution and lighting equipment caused almost a quarter of these structure fires, with heating equipment and fires from hot embers/ashes closely following.

Fire extinguishers are a great defense against small fires within the workplace, but in order to be effective, simply put, they must be operationally sound in the event of an emergency.  Because building owners and facility and property managers are not in the fire and life safety business, they may not always be aware of the specific details surrounding the proper inspection and maintenance required for fire extinguishers. They also may not be privy to other building code-compliant requirements that are mandated by local, state and federal guidelines in order to protect their associates and facilities. These details are of the utmost importance when it comes to fire protection and keeping the fire marshal on your good side.

CertaSite proudly announced in May that we had acquired the assets of ABC Fire Extinguisher Co. hailing from Youngstown, OH.  

Frank Lordi, former owner of ABC shared with us, “CertaSite and Riverside are the perfect partners to build on the foundation laid by our employees and customers.” He went on to say, “Transitioning our business to CertaSite blends our unique industry knowledge with a technology-based platform that offers new product lines, is professional and rooted in best practices, and provides significant value for customers.” 

CertaSite proudly announced at the end of May that we had acquired the assets of Approved Safety and Security, a family-owned business with nearly fifty years of service to Michiana.  

Philip Slatt, former owner of Approved Safety and Security shared with us, “CertaSite and Riverside are the perfect partners to build on the foundation laid by our employees and customers.” He went on to say, “As I reached retirement, it was our top priority to find a company that we could trust to continue the tradition we established. Transitioning our business to CertaSite blends our unique industry knowledge with a technology-based platform that offers new product lines, is professional and rooted in best practices, and provides significant value for customers.” 

(South Bend, Ind.)  CertaSite announced today that it has acquired the assets of Approved Safety and Security, Inc., a family-owned business with nearly fifty years of service in Michiana.  

The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly been an unexpected situation resulting in nearly every state issuing stay-at-home orders to varying degrees and causing many businesses, facilities, and buildings to close and remain vacant and unattended while employees work remotely. This situation presents a new set of risks by leaving your buildings vulnerable and insecure. CertaSite wants to help by calling out common risks associated with leaving your buildings unattended, along with what you can do to mitigate those risks and the potential negative outcomes that could result.   

As more and more states across the country are requiring that non-essential business shut down temporarily, there are a number of industries and services that have been deemed by their governing authorities as essential and have therefore been granted permission to remain open and operational during the shutdowns. In all states in which CertaSite operates, fire and life safety has been deemed an essential business and remains open for regular service, repair and emergency service work to all businesses.

But why is fire and life safety considered an essential business?  We're glad you asked!

(Fulton, Ill.)  CertaSite announced it has acquired Company One Suppression, Inc. an established fire protection and life safety company that serves the Quad Cities and surrounding areas.