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NFPA 110 Explained: What Fuel Managers Are Really Responsible For
If you manage stored fuel for backup power systems, there’s a good chance NFPA 110 applies to you—whether you realize it or not. Even if you don’t...
Small Equipment and Generators
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2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predictions: What They Mean for you
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is still several months away, but the earliest forecasts are already beginning to appear. For businesses and...
6 min read
Joint Commission and SPCC Compliance: Where Fuel Tank Requirements Overlap for Hospitals and Data Centers
Two regulatory frameworks. Different origins. Different enforcement mechanisms. But for facility managers responsible for diesel storage tanks at...
7 min read
Fuel Tests That Actually Predict Failure: Understanding ASTM D6469 and Microbial Testing
Most fuel tests tell you what already happened. Your fuel passed or failed on the day you sampled it. The distillation curve was in spec last...
7 min read
NFPA 110 Generator Fuel Testing
In September 2017, a Florida nursing home lost air conditioning after Hurricane Irma knocked out power. The backup generator failed—not because of...
5 min read
Why Does Diesel Fuel Gel in Winter and How Can You Prevent It?
When temperatures plummet, your diesel fuel faces a silent threat that can stop your engine cold. Whether you're managing a fleet of trucks,...
3 min read
7 Signs of Diesel Fuel Contamination by Microbes, Fungus, and Bacteria
Maintaining today's stored backup fuels is a bigger job than it used to be. One major reason is that fuels themselves have changed. Ultra-low sulfur...
2 min read
Winter's Coming Fast — Is Your Fuel Operation Ready for What's Ahead?
September marks that familiar shift when fuel distributors across the northern regions start fielding the calls. Fleet managers asking about anti-gel...
3 min read
When Fuel Storage Becomes A Big Liability: The Hidden Costs Hitting Government and Critical Facilities
Service companies working with government installations, hospitals, data centers, and emergency response facilities - the places we call "mission...
3 min read
When the Lights Go Out, Your Generator Better Start: Fall Hurricane Prep That Actually Works
September really means one thing for emergency managers across the Southeast—hurricane season isn't over, and the worst storms often come when you...