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Polar King Manufacturing and Environmental Certifications

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At Polar King International, we are passionate and committed to producing high-quality products. Our line of walk-in coolers and freezers are designed to exceed standard manufacturing and environmental guidelines. Below are some of the certifications and approvals gained in order to continually improve our manufacturing …

Hurricane

The Eye of the Hurricane: Ensuring Your Equipment Is Ready to Weather the Storm

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The eye of the hurricane podcast. Dan Parsenow, Regional Sales Manager, from Polar King and Jim Thorpe, Branch Manager-New Orleans, from Heritage Service Group join the Heritage Partscast to discuss how to ensure you’re ready for hurricanes. The team breaks down what you need to …

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Polar King’s Line of Walk-in Coolers and Freezers Has Been Evaluated for Compliance with the Wind Loads Specified in the International Residential Code and the International Building Code.

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Polar King International, Inc. walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers were tested and evaluated for compliance with the wind loads specified in both the International Residential Code (IRC) and the International Building Code (IBC).  This evaluation and certification signify the quality of the seamless construction methods …

Florida Product Approval

Polar King Gains Key Florida Product Approval for Their Line of Walk-in Coolers and Freezers.

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Polar King International, Inc. walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers were tested and certified by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) for Florida Product Approval. The Florida building code requires that products are tested to meet certain criteria, specifically for their durability to …

Hurricane

Polar King Walk-in Coolers and Freezers are Approved for Use in High-Velocity Hurricane Zones.

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Polar King International, Inc. walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers were tested and certified for Miami-Dade County Product Control Approval.  By successfully completing the strict testing and requirements to gain Miami-Dade County Product Control Approval, Polar King products are permitted for use in high-velocity hurricane zones. 

Miami-Dade

Polar King Announces an Update to the Company’s Notice of Acceptance for the Miami-Dade County Product Control Approval

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Polar King  announces that the company’s line of walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers successfully passed the rigorous testing required to gain Miami-Dade County product control approval. This means all Polar King products are designed to comply with the high-velocity hurricane zone of the Florida building …

hazardous locations

Hazardous Locations: Class I, Class II, and Class III Locations

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As the use of electricity increased in manufacturing, mining, and other industries during the late 19th century and early 20th century, a number of accidents directly related to the ignition of flammable gases and vapors occurred. These lead authorities to implement classification systems in order …

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Polar King Walk-in Coolers and Freezers Use in Hazardous Locations 

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According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) hazardous locations are areas where flammable liquids, gases or vapors or combustible dusts exist in sufficient quantities to produce an explosion or fire. In hazardous locations, specially designed equipment and special installation techniques must be used …