Brian Strawn

🔥Are you prepared for the changes coming for your building? 🔥 Starting Feb 13, 2025, Passive Fire Stopping and Fire Damper Registers are mandatory for buildings with these measures listed on their AFSS. Without these registers, your Annual Fire Safety Statement can not be signed, leading to non-compliance and penalties. Learn more about how this will affect you ⬇️⬇️ #passivefire #firesafety #fireprotection

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🔥 Fire Prevention Month: Protect Your Home and Business! 🔥 October is Fire Prevention Month, and at Armistead Mechanical Inc., we’re committed to safety. Whether you’re at home or at work, here are some essential fire safety tips to ensure your safety and peace of mind. Residential Fire Safety Tips:   Install Smoke Alarms: Ensure you have smoke alarms on every level of your home, especially near sleeping areas. Test them monthly and replace batteries annually. Create an Escape Plan: Develop a fire escape plan with your family. Practice it twice a year so everyone knows how to get out safely. Kitchen Safety: Never leave cooking unattended. Keep flammable items away from the stove and have a fire extinguisher nearby. Electrical Safety: Avoid overloading outlets and replace any frayed or damaged cords. Heating Equipment: Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment like furnaces and space heaters. Commercial Fire Safety Tips:   Regular Inspections: Schedule regular fire safety inspections for your business premises. Ensure all fire alarms and sprinkler systems are functioning properly. Emergency Exits: Clearly mark all emergency exits and ensure they are unobstructed at all times. Fire Drills: Conduct fire drills regularly to ensure all employees know the evacuation procedures. Fire Extinguishers: Place fire extinguishers in accessible locations and train employees on how to use them. Electrical Equipment: Ensure all electrical equipment is maintained and inspected regularly to prevent electrical fires. Let’s work together to make this Fire Safety Month a success! Share these tips with your friends, family, and colleagues to help spread awareness. Stay safe and prepared! #FireSafetyMonth #ArmisteadMechanical #SafetyFirst #FirePrevention

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Fire Sprinklers saves you, your family and your home. NFPA and Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition Canada Encourage Fire Departments and Safety Advocates to Participate in Home Fire Sprinkler Week May 12 - 18, 2024. #Rotaflow #FireSafety #HomeFireSprinklers #FirePrevention

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🔥 💦 Fire prevention and fire fighting are major life safety considerations that take place during the design of any building in Ontario. In rural settings where fire water isn’t available, you have limited options to provide adequate water for the fire department to do their job. Two common solutions we have employed are 1) a fire water pond 2) fire water storage tanks. The ponds are typically more cost effective but they can take up considerable space. For sites that wish to maximize the utility of their available space, fire tanks are a good option. But as you can see in the video, big buildings require lots of water and thus, big tanks! 🔥 💦 Got to give credit to the trades on site. They are doing awesome! Middlesex Concrete Forming Cassidy Construction #thamescentre #construction #constructionmanagement Edit: I have been corrected by the mechanical engineer. The water in the fire tanks supply the sprinkler system in the building with water. Fire pumps within the building pumps it out of the tanks.

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It's your final chance to register! Join hundreds of your industry peers and learn proven prevention strategies from Insight Risk and Alert Labs Inc. to protect construction sites and properties from one of the most frequent and costly threats: water damage.    During this highly informative 30-minute live webinar on Thursday, November 14 at 2pm ET (11am PT), you will learn how to: ✔️ Identify preventable water damage risks.  ✔️ Recognize key risk areas in construction sites and buildings.   ✔️ Choose the right solution from the plethora of commercial-grade IoT technology options.  ✔️ Minimize damage when water systems fail with a smart water damage prevention plan.  ✔️ Use technology to reduce your insurance costs.   Secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/gdDAb_xQ   Even if you can’t attend live, register today, and we’ll send you the webinar recording. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how cutting-edge technology can reduce water damage risk by up to 90% and keep your operations running smoothly!   #IoT #buildersrisk #riskmanagement #constructioninsurance #buildersriskinsurance #lossprevention 

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Is your municipality looking to preserve its asset management knowledge? Read our new tip sheet to find practical strategies that can help you retain critical expertise and avoid costly knowledge gaps that can occur as personnel changes: https://lnkd.in/gbiv_k-q 

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Does your home have asbestos or other hazardous materials? With many of the homes around Victoria built before 1990, there's a pretty good chance that there's asbestos in the build somewhere. Read on to learn how and why asbestos is an issue that must be properly dealt with before beginning a home renovation project. https://lnkd.in/g__MEQi

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The trailer to the exclusive Q&A session between Leo Scarborough and James MacPherson of Risk Fluent and Rebranding Safety is out on Thursday! Learn more about Health and Safety to make sure you can save time and money on your building project! Risk Fluent is a premier health and safety consulting firm dedicated to creating safer, more compliant workplaces. With expertise in risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and safety training, they partner with businesses to identify hazards, implement robust safety protocols, and promote a culture of wellbeing. Known for their thorough, hands-on approach, Risk Fluent empowers organizations to mitigate risks effectively and confidently navigate health and safety regulations. The Rebranding Safety Podcast is dedicated to reshaping how we think about health and safety in the workplace. Through insightful interviews, real-world stories, and expert discussions, the podcast challenges outdated views and promotes a practical, people-centered approach to safety. A must-listen for safety professionals, leaders, and anyone passionate about fostering safe, engaging work environments, Rebranding Safety is on a mission to make health and safety accessible, relevant, and impactful. Subscribe to our channel and turn on your notifications to catch a glimpse of one of these exclusive interviews from our Video Vault, accessible through Silver Membership and above. YouTube @the_buildsmith - https://lnkd.in/efZ7GQuJ Video Vault Subscriptions - https://lnkd.in/eYW7-Xbz Risk Fluent - https://riskfluentltd.com/ #healthandsafety #thebuildsmith #savetimeandmoney #qanda #youtube #construction #homeextension #buildingyourdreamhome

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An important and engaging workshop focused on fire safety tailored for older adults. Learn essential tips, best practices, and emergency preparedness to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. 🕒 Date & Time: Tuesday, October 1st, 9:30 AM to 12 PM 📍 Location: 50 Sportsworld Crossing, Kitchener This workshop is a valuable opportunity to enhance your knowledge and ensure you’re equipped to handle fire-related emergencies with confidence. Don't miss out on this chance to prioritize your safety! Tag someone who could benefit from this session or share to spread the word. 🚒🔥 #Health #Healthcare #SeniorLiving #Retirement #HealthyLifestyle

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Fire hazards are a serious concern! 🔥 Ensuring your commercial building is protected from fire hazards is as important as having insurance for repairs. ✨ Read our latest blog to learn everything you need to know about protecting your business from fire emergencies: https://heyor.ca/OhBouo #MMI #FireSafety #CommercialInsurance

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Check out our comprehensive Fire Sprinkler Reports. 📊💡 These reports provide valuable data, analysis, and findings on the effectiveness and benefits of home fire sprinklers. Ideal for fire departments, policymakers, and safety advocates, this information is crucial for making informed decisions and advancing fire safety initiatives. 👉 Access our Fire Sprinkler Reports and enhance your fire safety strategies: https://buff.ly/3VMmxUf Empower your efforts with the latest research and insights to make our communities safer. #FireSafety #HomeFireSprinklers #CommunitySafety #FirePrevention #Research #DataDriven

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Register to attend: https://buff.ly/4fCMahK Free webinar course concerning the Health, Safety, and Welfare to account for when specifying and installing a Modular Masonry Fireplace. This course discusses the advantages of Modular Masonry Fireplace Systems and their uses.

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