Read on to learn about residential fire protection and best practices for apartment buildings. A building manager’s work is never done, and few scenarios are more frightening to property owners and managers than a devastating fire. For apartment managers, these fears are amplified. In apartments, many people and families are living together in close proximity, and the consequences of a fire breaking out can be catastrophic. Fortunately, the experts at Biles FPS are here to help you keep your community and facilities safe. Read on to learn about residential fire protection and best practices ..read more

Draining drum drips is an essential aspect of dry fire sprinkler system maintenance that often gets forgotten, despite its high importance. Sprinkler systems are a critical part of any business’s safety and emergency planning protocol — but if a system isn’t taken care of, it can quickly lose its efficacy. As winter quickly approaches, it’s more important than ever that you begin to consider any care and maintenance your sprinkler system may be lacking. Draining drum drips is an essential aspect of dry fire sprinkler system maintenance that often gets forgotten, despite its high importance ..read more

No matter what you’re cooking, commercial kitchen replacement air systems are a fixture that no commercial kitchen should ever be without. While every restaurant worker should know the basics of fire prevention and safety, most people do not consider the dangers of poor indoor air quality. If you have a commercial kitchen hood, you likely have a replacement air system. This piece of equipment increases the overall air quality in commercial establishments. It creates an adequately-ventilated indoor environment and is an essential part of passive fire protection in your restaurant. Here are a ..read more

If your building has a server room or other electronics storage space, consider installing one of these suppression systems. Biles FPS offers fire suppression services that can help you protect your valuable electronics from fire and water. When it comes to protecting your company’s technological assets, a fire is likely one of your IT team’s worst nightmares. While much of today’s information storage needs can be met using cloud-based services, server rooms are still an essential storage space for many businesses. Servers can be incredibly delicate, especially when it comes to moisture and ..read more

In this week’s blog, we will discuss whether you should repair or replace your sprinkler system after emergency sprinkler repairs. When your commercial sprinkler system needs emergency sprinkler repairs, you can be thrust into a whirlwind of water, plumbing, and contractors. Fortunately, the experts at Biles FPS can help repair your system with as little headache as possible. But what should you do after emergency repairs? While some repairs can permanently fix the issue, you might be better off replacing your sprinkler system if it is outdated or the problem is likely to recur. In this week ..read more

Read on to discover which type of fire extinguisher you should choose when undergoing fire extinguisher installation for your property. When it comes to choosing fire extinguishers for your facility, you must first analyze what types of fires are most likely to break out on your property. Fires can be divided into five different classes. Fire extinguishers of all kinds contain different materials to suppress flames, and they work best on different types of fires. Read on to discover which class of fire extinguisher you should choose when undergoing fire extinguisher installation for your pro ..read more

There are two major types of backflow, and property owners should seek backflow preventer installation to keep their properties up to code. Backflow is a common and entirely preventable issue in many industries. Backflow refers to any reverse flow of liquid, solid, or gas back into a potable pipe system. It can be a huge issue with far-reaching consequences, including people becoming ill and your business being shut down. There are two major types of backflow, and luckily there are many options in backflow preventers to address them. Each area of your system that could experience backflow ne ..read more

Read on to discover four benefits of fire sprinkler inspection for Baltimore properties, and schedule an inspection this fall! Properties in Maryland need to prepare their plumbing for colder weather, and fire sprinkler systems are no exception. Freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on unprepared systems, and the only way to make sure that your fire protection equipment is functioning correctly is to schedule fire sprinkler inspection. Read on to discover four benefits of fire sprinkler inspection for Baltimore properties, and schedule an inspection this fall! Make Sure That Your Property i ..read more

Contact your Baltimore fire protection experts at Biles FPS so that they can evaluate the types of appliances you have, the layout of your kitchen, and more to determine which hood systems fit your facility. Commercial kitchens are everywhere in our Baltimore communities. From schools and community centers to hotels and restaurants, kitchens are ubiquitous in our everyday life. Unfortunately, so are their hazards. Fire safety is essential in commercial kitchens, and numerous regulations and best practices are applicable as a result. Read on to discover how to keep your commercial kitchen saf ..read more

In this blog, we will go over some exciting additional features for different pieces of equipment in life safety systems. Life safety systems for commercial facilities contain many different devices, and the technology for these devices is continually advancing. In past blogs, we have discussed the various components of life safety systems that serve protective functions. As safety systems manufacturers and researchers are discovering new needs for accessibility, security, and safety, more and more added features are becoming available. In this blog, we will go over some exciting additional ..read more