Small Farm Makeover: Horizon Structures Presents Series: Fire Safety in the Barn

Horizon Structures Presents Series Fire Safety
Photo courtesy of Horizon Structures.

Overlooked Farm Practices Can Be Dangerous Fire safety in the barn often involves common concerns such as moisture content of hay and its storage, providing evacuation plans and emergency services contact numbers, 24/7 illuminated exit signs, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, removal of cobwebs from light fixtures, no smoking signs, keeping …

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Small Farm Makeover: Fire Safety in Equestrian Stable Barns

Fire Safety
Consult your local fire department to improve fire safety in your barn and let them get familiar with your property in case of an emergency.

Your local fire department is a great resource. This year alone, 77 horses have already died in the U.S due to barn fire—already in June, surpassing the annual average for the last three years. One of my responsibilities, as an architect, is to design buildings that safeguard the health and …

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