What You Need to Know About Fire Barrier Inspections
Fire might be a good servant, but it can also be a terrible master. For instance, a power plant or industry fire can spell disaster. To avert such cases, property…
Transformer Fire Breaks Out in a Substation: Exploring the Chain Reaction and its Consequences
Transformer fires are a common and potentially catastrophic occurrence in the power industry. The failure of a transformer can lead to a domino effect of damage, causing widespread blackouts and…
Fire Barrier Consulting & Education
Fire safety is an ever-present concern in every setting. In industrial setups, property owners are obligated to meet or exceed set regulations. To this end, you can count on DuraBarrier…
These modular 2" ballistic walls can be quickly installed, achieve level 8 protection, and are more cost effective and practical that concrete.
What Are The Eight Levels Of Ballistic Protection For Substation Walls?
Transformers are critical components of power systems, and their protection from ballistic attacks is essential to ensure uninterrupted power supply. The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) has established eight levels…
How Ballistic Barriers Can Help Secure Businesses
Companies seek new and creative ways to secure their valuables as technology improves and security issues become more critical. One such option is ballistic barriers, a unique security system that…
How to Protect a Power Substation from Gunfire Attacks
How to Safeguard a Power Substation From Gunfire Attacks The importance of power substations makes them targets for deliberate attacks, especially gunfire. As such, counter-security measures should be put in…
Sarah Clendaniel is a suspect in an alleged plot to attack Baltimore's power grid.
Recent Baltimore Neo-Nazi Plot Raises Need For Ballistic Protection at Substations
The recent neo-Nazi attack plot in Baltimore demonstrated the need for ballistic protection at all substations nationwide. The group planned to target a substation and disrupt the power supply of…
Ballistic Security Barriers Deter and Delay Active Shooters – TSS
A recent trend in the news is the uptick in attacks on substations. These attacks, which often target the energy infrastructure that powers our homes and businesses, can cause equipment…
The Importance of FM Global Approval For Fire Protection Standards
Fire barriers play a crucial role in protecting transformers from fires at substations. These barriers are designed to contain fires within a specific area and prevent them from spreading, thus…
The Importance Of Critical Infrastructure Protection In The Energy Sector
The electric grid in the United States serves dozens of homes, businesses, and industries through a sophisticated and vulnerable infrastructure of power plants, transmission, and distribution facilities. Critical infrastructure protection…