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Life Safety: Fire Barriers are a first line of defense

Fire and Life Safety

Life Safety: Fire Barriers are a first line of defense

Any sort of structure fire is a nightmare scenario, and there is always the risk of death and injury. Evacuations have attendant risks, too, especially when they happen in inclement weather. The need to compartmentalize fire and smoke to reduce harm, and allow for an orderly evacuation of occupants means having a plan in place. In addition, expansion joint fire barriers are a critical line of defense, and we offer eight keys to make sure those fire barriers are installed correctly.


July 10, 2015

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