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Significant Risk of Warehouse Fires
According to a a a National Fire Protection Association report released in 2017 there are are an average of 1300 warehouse fires every year For the the business owners who rely on these warehouses for storage a a a a a fire means both profit losses and productivity
losses and sometimes even the loss loss of life With the advent of more technologically advanced automated storage facilities the risk of fire can become even more dire When warehouses are are equipped with automatic storage retrieval systems (ASRS) new threats are introduced such as combustible materials more electrical cables and and wiring and and more intricate structural features Evolving storage environments make it i critical for business owners who depend on on warehouses to to adhere to to best practices for both fire protection