Telecommunication companies strive to provide round-the-clock uninterrupted service. This industry includes long-distance providers, wireless services, broadband companies that offer bundled TV, internet and phone, and companies that provide regional services.
The downtime caused by a fire in a remote location or the main office interrupts service for thousands of customers at once. For business customers transactions halt and in the medical field the impact is critical and resuming service is time sensitive. This type of business halt frustrates residential customers and increases the odds of losing customers to the competition.
Vulnerable enclosed areas in telecommunications, cable television, and internet facilities include electrical cabinets, control rooms, substations, transfer stations, and even battery rack rooms.
Fire protection systems in cabinets and rooms are key components of a safety and fire prevention plan. By containing the fire event to the cabinet or room, the damage can be limited.
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Educational Articles and White Papers
What is an Industrial Electrical Cabinet?
Every home, commercial building, or industrial facility with electrical service has an electrical cabinet. Industrial electrical cabinets are different in multiple and significant aspects from those found in your home....
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How do you suppress an industrial electrical cabinet fire?
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What are the types of industrial electrical cabinets?
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What is Special Hazard Fire Protection?
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Different Types of Fire Suppression Systems
The term “fire suppression system” and the term, “fire protection system” are often used interchangeably, but should be defined differently. For the purposes of this article, “fire protection systems” will...
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What is the difference between active and passive fire protection?
It has become more apparent over the years how important it is to have adequate fire protection in every building. For most people, what comes to mind when they think...
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What is Condensed Aerosol Fire Suppression?
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