by highpiledstorage | Nov 30, 2019 | Commodities
NOTE: This verbatim text is from the California Fire Code. This list may be outdated or not apply to your particular jurisdiction, so please contact us today if you are unsure about any of the information below. Class I-IV Commodities are broken down as follows:...
by highpiledstorage | Nov 8, 2019 | Sprinklers
The Automatic Sprinkler System: The Best Defense Against Fire Damage In 1806 the automatic sprinkler system was invented by an Englishman named John Carey. He used a series of perforated pipes connected to an elevated water tank which held the pressurized water in...
by highpiledstorage | Nov 8, 2019 | Sprinklers
How Sprinkler Systems in Commercial Buildings Work Strict fire codes outline how a sprinkler system should be installed into a commercial building in order to decrease the expansion of fire and keep it from spreading should one occur. Automatic sprinkler systems are...
by highpiledstorage | Nov 8, 2019 | Codes
International Building Codes (IBC) and Fire Prevention When a fire occurs, it is essential that a well functioning fire detection and prevention system is in place. Early detection can help save lives and property from damage. However, it is not enough to merely...
by highpiledstorage | Nov 8, 2019 | Business, High Piled Storage
Combustible materials that are being stored in small, tightly packed spaces, whether inside or outside, fall under the fire code as high piled storage under certain commodity classification and height ranges. High piled storage can be a small or severe fire hazard,...
