Tag Archives: fire escapes

Bolt Replacement vs. Welding on a Fire Escape: Making the Right Choice

1. The Importance of Fire Escape Maintenance Fire escapes must be structurally sound and easily... Read more

What you can prevent with a Load Test on your Fire Escape?

A load test on a fire escape can help prevent various safety hazards and ensure... Read more

When to know it’s time to maintain a fire escape?

It’s time to maintain a fire escape when you notice signs of wear and tear... Read more

Importance of Inspections Before Repairing Fire Systems

When it comes to fire safety, you can’t cut corners. Whether managing a bustling office... Read more

The Evolution of Fire Escape Safety: The Prohibition of Square Bolts and the Significance of a Trusted Company

Introduction: Safety regulations have continuously evolved over the years to protect lives and ensure the... Read more

What is a Fire Escape Load Test?

A fire escape test typically refers to a procedure conducted to evaluate the effectiveness and... Read more

Why should we preserve and maintain a Fire Escape?

Preserving and maintaining fire escapes is crucial for several reasons: Safety: Fire escapes are designed... Read more

Fire escape violations and Local Law 11

Since external fire escapes (think fire escape ladders for apartments) are thankfully not commonly used... Read more

Do you have an exit plan?

Instances of people in multi-family housing, such as apartments, dying from missteps in the fire... Read more

Why is important to maintain a fire escape?

All forms of fire emergency ladders are instrumental in building safety, but it is essential... Read more

How to ensure its safety and access to maintained fire escape systems

Whether you are renting or buying a residence, it is crucial to consider the fire... Read more

How to Prevent Your Fire Escape Balcony Collapse

While the idea of spending summer nights out on the balcony comes off as one... Read more

Balcony and Terrace Test: Make Sure Yours Are Safe

While socializing with friends and families and enjoying the warm weather out on a balcony... Read more

Property owners, remember the past fire escape failures and prevent yours from becoming a life trap like the Triangle Shirtwaist factory.

Remembering the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York City on March 25, 1911 which... Read more

Operational Safety on Fire Escapes

  When reading through articles about fire escape routes and tips on how to exit... Read more

Why Fire Escapes can’t be locked …

Fatal San Francisco Mission Fire: 1 Dead, 6 injured On Wednesday evening, a fatal fire... Read more

How To Ensure Fire Escape Safety And Protect The Safety of Occupants

Los Angeles fire fighters responded to a report of a high-rise apartment building fire in... Read more