Your facilities have fire protection and sprinkler equipment installed, but are you sure that they are providing reliable and adequate protection at this very moment ...

The main drain of an automatic sprinkler system is actually the water flow control valve. It's important to test the functioning of this value at least once per year to ensure proper water flow and ...

During the winter months, fire sprinkler systems are at risk of failure due to cold weather extremes. Preparation must be made by inspecting the system to prevent frozen pipes, as the lack of proper ...

Firefighters tested on Wednesday in a demonstration why it’s so important to have a sprinkler system in your home. Firefighters first ignited a fire in the room without the sprinkler system in it. The ...

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The local adopted fire and building codes specify when sprinkler systems need to be installed. These codes do not specify the system design, type, or limitations. Most model codes send the user to ...

One of three types of fire alarm installation required by the IBC/IFC is Section 903.4 – “Sprinkler system supervision and alarms.” When Chapter 9 of the IBC ...

I have the good fortune of working in a system that has staffed engine, ladder and heavy-rescue companies. In this system, you become, let’s say, “specialized” in certain tasks on the fireground and ...

A.O. Fox Hospital will conduct a water flow test of its fire sprinkler system beginning about 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, according to a news release. The test is scheduled to last one to two hours.