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26 PalletCentral • March-April 2021 palletcentral.com fire prevention and safety program by providing up-to-date code changes and modifications based upon new products, technologies, installation or service methods, and training specifications that are constantly being updated. For instance, one area of concern within large warehouses can be in the way that supplies and goods are stored. Many cleaning agents and solvents can spontaneously ignite if stored incorrectly. And storage closets can be inundated with all types of materials that present issues if piled around outlets or electrical switches. While there are certainly technological advancements in sprinkler systems and fire detection systems, Spahr recommends having a third-party fire and safety monitoring system to help with fire safety, along with updated security camera systems; especially for when management is not on the premises. And whether it's required or not in a company's location, it's also wise to invest in sprinkler protection for a pallet facility. Dollar for dollar, when a building is being constructed, it doesn't cost very much when you're putting in plumbing to put in sprinklers as well. In existing buildings, the cost for sprinkler system installation is more but statistically, sprinklers extinguish 97% of fires in their incipient stage (the beginning stage), and the water damage is very limited. Koffel says that most of the changes that a pallet company may have to make will be operational and not necessarily involve technology changes. at said, the technology changes might be more aligned with addressing the security risks, if any, for the facility. Motion detectors, thermal cameras, and heat detectors are all good ways to get ahead of the situation the best that you can. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Maura Keller is a seasoned writer, editor, and published author, with more than 20 years of experience. She frequently writes about recycling and business-related topics for various regional and national publications. Fire and ventilation service companies, fire departments, as well as insurance providers, can provide assessments that can identify potential fire hazards in a pallet facility.