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#336 – Life Safety & Fire Sprinkler Training Online: A List of Resources March 26, 2020 Take advantage of these free and discounted online training options while you’re stuck at home It’s hard to believe that it’s only been a few weeks since the coronavirus pandemic caused life to change drastically. Many individuals are looking […]

#76 – Does My Pressure Gauge Need a NIST Certification? February 18, 2019September 28, 2017 NIST certification ensures gauge accuracy but it’s not always required All pressure gauges are designed to deliver readings with some degree of accuracy. But even slight variations in the design or manufacturing process can change the readings these gauges provide.

#28 – FDC Caps or Plugs: What Are My Options? November 22, 2022October 29, 2013 Keep those fire department connections covered and compliant with caps or plugs Fire department connection (FDC) caps or plugs are used to cover the inlets on an FDC, which is the fitting that your local fire department connects their fire

#215 – My Fire Sprinkler Pipes are Corroded. Now What? December 12, 2022June 27, 2019 How to assess fire sprinkler corrosion and determine the right strategy for fixing it Corrosion threatens the reliability of automatic fire sprinklers—and unfortunately, the presence of water, iron, and other metal in systems makes it nearly impossible to avoid. Fire

#36 – Fire Sprinkler Head Guards: Protect Your Fire Sprinklers November 25, 2022January 22, 2016 Head guards are required for damage-prone fire sprinklers, but careful selection is required Physical damage to a fire sprinkler head is the most common reason for a fire sprinkler to unnecessarily discharge. Whether it’s a rogue basketball in a school

#342 – Backflow Preventer vs. Check Valve: What’s the Difference? April 28, 2020 Backflow preventers offer the best protection against contamination of city water supplies A check valve provides a basic form of backflow prevention, preventing water from flowing in the wrong direction. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) model codes and standards require them in

#310 – Marine Fire Protection for Boatyards, Piers, & Storage Facilities December 26, 2019 Learn the marine fire protection requirements in NFPA 1, NFPA  303, and NFPA 307 Superyachts are the playgrounds of the world’s wealthiest individuals. These vessels, which often cost hundreds of millions of dollars, can come equipped with everything from helicopters, multiple

#183 – How to Write a Scope of Work for Fire Sprinkler Services May 14, 2019 Building owners and facilities managers should write a scope of work that’s specific, measurable, and based off of NFPA 25 Building owners or managers who hire a contractor to conduct the inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) on a fire

#233 – What is a Fire Riser Room? IFC and NFPA Requirements June 7, 2023July 23, 2019 When seconds count during an emergency, they provide easy access to fire protection system controls and equipment Most people hurry past it in the building they live or work in without giving it a second thought. But as