One of the biggest causes of fires is older, rent-controlled buildings. No better do we see than in the San Francisco Bay area where fires are an all too common occurrence. This has led to concerted efforts on the part of officials to change this awful trajectory and according to this Sfweekly.com article, these officials…
At Davis Ulmer, we take fire education very seriously and believe that everyone, old and young alike, need to know the ins and outs of fire safety and prevention. Thankfully, the National Fire Protection Association agrees with us. Back in June, they announced it had awarded grants to 16 organizations to fund sprinkler advocacy efforts…
More people than ever before are realizing the importance and effectiveness of sprinkler systems when it comes to putting out fires. We’ve seen evidence to suggest that more commercial and residential properties are being outfitted with sprinkler systems than they have in the past, and a new market study confirms this. The report, “Fire Sprinkler…
We’re always on the lookout for stories that show just how effective sprinkler systems can be at fighting fires. And while plenty of commercial and government buildings around the country are already equipped with fire sprinklers, the same can’t be said for most residential properties. We hope that changes in the near future, because houses…
Summer is almost here, right around the corner, and that means one thing: party season. Yes, we’ve entered party season – wedding receptions, family reunions, graduation parties, etc. The list goes on and on. Most of these special occasions occur in reception halls, people’s houses, banquet halls, etc. If you own and operate these spaces,…
Every year countless calls are placed to emergency service providers around the country, many of which concern either residential or commercial building fires. Just recently, a spokesperson for the National Fire Protection Association noted that the amount of calls placed each year is slowly, but steadily declining. While there are still thousands of fires in…
We’ve talked several times about the importance of having fire sprinkler systems in not only commercial buildings, but residential properties as well. We’re happy to see that many areas of the country seem to be getting the message, although things are not changing as quickly as we would like. The main reason that people aren’t…
At Davis Ulmer Sprinkler Company, we strive to provide our clients with as many resources as possible when it comes to preventing and putting out fires. We believe that knowledge is power, and learning and understanding as much as possible about fire could help you better protect yourself and others in your home or business.…
If you’re a property owner, you’re likely aware of the major appliances in your home that are potential fire hazards. However, there are typically dozens of items in every property that can just as easily start a fire that most people never even think about. We strive to give you the tools and knowledge you…
As we move into the coldest parts of winter throughout many areas of the country, we’d like to take some time to talk about fire sprinkler freeze-ups and how to prevent them. In certain situations, a properly working sprinkler system can be the difference between massive property damage and even loss of life during a…
