[CLICK TO READ] Discover NFPA 51B’s critical fire prevention guidelines for Hot Work, including fire watch duties, permits, and best practices to prevent disasters like the Fort Myers blaze.
Category Archives: Fact Check
Fort Myers Fire Linked to Torch: Fire Watch Needed
[CLICK TO READ] A fire broke out at The Retreat at Vista Lakes in Fort Myers, displacing 14 residents and damaging 20 apartments. Roofing work involving torches is suspected to have caused the fire. This incident highlights the importance of Hot Work fire watch services, which could have mitigated the risk. Fire watch personnel monitor for fire hazards during tasks like welding or torching, preventing accidents from turning into disasters.
Fire Protection Guide for Horse Barns: NFPA 150
Op-Ed by Brian Fitzgibbons: A devastating fire at a Coconut Creek ranch kills one horse and injures another, highlighting the need for NFPA 150-compliant fire protection in animal housing.
USPA: From Family Startup to Charitable Industry Leader
USPA Nationwide Security has transformed from a family startup into a leading force in the security industry, known for its strong commitment to charitable initiatives
Op-Ed – Media Silence by Police: A Strategic Necessity
Media Silence and the Investigative Process: A Comparative Analysis
FACT CHECK: Are All Security Guard Companies Created Equal?
Ensure you choose a security guard company with proven expertise, transparent operations, and a solid reputation to safeguard your interests effectively
Fire Watch Requirements in Chicago
The Municipal Code of Chicago, Chapter 15-4, mandates specific requirements for fire watch services at public events such as conventions and exhibitions
Fact Check: Fire Watch Requirements in Galveston: Myth Demystified
Fire Watch Requirements in Galveston. The City of Galveston follows the International Fire Code and adheres to the NFPA 601 standards for fire watch services
Fact Check: Can I Use My Employees for Fire Watch in Brownsville, Texas?
Businesses in Brownsville, TX, can use employees for fire watch duties if they are adequately trained and meet the criteria specified by the IFC and NFPA 601.
Fact Check: Can Business Owners in Houston Use Their Employees for Fire Watch?
Fact Check: A persistent false claim circulates among business owners in Houston, Texas: that they can use their own employees or themselves as fire watch
