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Fired Up: Basic Elements of Exterior Fire Protection

Smoke alarms and sprinklers are often the most recognizable components of a fire suppression system for commercial and industrial facilities. However, these items, located in a facility’s interior, must be designed in conjunction with a variety of critical components necessary on a facility’s exterior to have a fully functioning fire protection system. In the January […]

Protecting VFDs and Motors

Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) are the industry standard for speed control of motors. Because of the importance of VFDs and the motor circuits, many businesses look for ways to protect their investments. The December issue of Hixson’s From Experience newsletter looks at two cost-effective options for facility owners. Read it today!

Pump It Up: Three Things to Consider When Choosing Fire Pumps

In many facilities, especially those with high-piled storage of commodities, the greater demand for fire sprinkler protection necessitates the installation of a fire pump to account for insufficiencies in the municipal water supply. In the November issue of Hixson’s From Experience newsletter, we look at three key considerations when choosing between an electric or diesel […]

Building Your “Reportable” Chemical Spills/Release Plan: An EH&S From Experience Bonus!

The Fall 2022 issue of Hixson’s EH&S From Experience newsletter reviewed “Notification Requirements Associated with “Reportable Quantity (RQ)” Chemical Spills/Releases.” Below, we offer additional information for each of the potential points to cover within a facility action plan for incident reporting: What regulations apply to the chemicals located onsite? The two USEPA regulations to consider […]

Notification Requirements Associated with “Reportable” Chemical Spills/Releases

Most industrial plants have at some point experienced chemical spills/releases, and nearly all have emergency plans in place related to how onsite personnel are to respond. However, there is confusion throughout the industry regarding the proper procedures for notifying authorities in the event of a release in excess of a “Reportable Quantity” (RQ). In the […]

Out of Control? A Look at Hazardous Chemicals and Control Areas

Many chemicals used for cleaning and sanitizing food and beverage facilities are corrosive or toxic in nature and are classified as hazardous materials. The use and storage of these chemicals is regulated by current building and fire codes. These codes identify the maximum quantity allowed to be stored and also how these hazardous substances may […]

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