Is Your Plant Ready for a Hurricane? FEMA Tips
While each storm is unique, here are some fundamental steps based on FEMA guidelines that you can take to reduce risks of flooding, high winds, power outages, and other disruptions.
All burners, gas trains, and combustion safety systems should be inspected and functionally tested at least once per year per the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association). Many insurers and local authorities require written documentation that these inspections have been performed by qualified personnel.
What’s more, without regular inspections, critical issues like stuck valves, malfunctioning flame detectors, or incorrect gas pressures can go unnoticed, posing serious risks including fire, system failure, or even explosions. Our expert team helps you avoid these hazards with thorough, timely inspections tailored specifically to your equipment and operational needs.

Our NFPA safety inspections are thorough and precisely documented to help you maintain compliance, reduce risk, and avoid downtime.
At PolSys, our certified combustion technicians are experienced with all types of burners – primary air burners, secondary air burners, line burners, etc. – and virtually all burner brands. We combine this expertise with advanced experience with all types of air pollution control and gas-fired equipment. We’re a single-source partner that understands the “big picture” at your facility, so you can lower energy / operational costs, ensure safe system operation, and reduce costly downtime.
Our NFPA-compliant safety inspections are precise and comprehensive, with detailed documentation—including safety checklists, calibration data, and any identified code compliance issues— available anytime, anywhere through our secure online portal. We inspect:
Today’s burner technology delivers improved performance, higher efficiency, and enhanced safety. Our agnostic evaluations of burners and gas trains help you make informed decisions—so you gain operational benefits and peace of mind.
Our proprietary R.I.S.C. system—Reliability Improvement, Safety, and Compliance—guarantees that every component of your system is thoroughly inspected, documented, and photographed during each visit. Comprehensive reports, complete with prioritized recommendations, are always available through our secure online portal.
Key features of R.I.S.C. include:
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While each storm is unique, here are some fundamental steps based on FEMA guidelines that you can take to reduce risks of flooding, high winds, power outages, and other disruptions.
Is your burner safe? NFPA safety inspections are essential for ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of gas-fired equipment. This blog outlines key tips to help you maintain safe, reliable system performance.
We provide responsive, nationwide coverage for our services, including the metropolitan areas of Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, and The Northeast.
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