As counties enter the next phase in the COVID-19 pandemic and businesses begin to reopen their doors, Kistler O`Brien understands that facility managers and building owners are busy verifying their code compliance and preparing for a safe reopening. To help ensure the safety of all...
A growing topic on Kistler O’Brien’s social media and digital content is fire suppression solutions for CNC and EDM Machines. What exactly does that mean? These machines are precise instruments used in manufacturing environments with automated milling and grinding through the use of oil-based lubricants. These...
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As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, many of us will be looking forward to a full dinner plate with our favorite meal. Whether you are with family or sharing the meal with your immediate household, it is always important to remember fire safety in the kitchen. Did you...
On November 2, Kidde issued a recall of more than 40 million fire extinguishers. These extinguishers can become clogged or require excessive force to discharge and may fail to activate in a fire emergency. In addition, the nozzle can detach with enough force to pose...
On December 12, the Department of Community Affairs in New Jersey issued a bulletin regarding new requirements for Carbon Monoxide Detection Installation. It is stated that, effective September 3, 2017, the requirement to have carbon monoxide detection installed in buildings that have fuel-fired equipment or...
