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#297 – Fire Sprinkler Pipe: How to Perform an Obstruction Investigation, Part 2 November 19, 2019 Learn the nitty-gritty of conducting obstruction investigations and flushing blocked fire sprinkler pipes There’s no denying the critical role fire sprinkler systems play in life and fire safety. But if obstructions remain undetected in fire sprinkler pipe and cause […]

#338 – New York State Fire Code: Key Changes in the 2020 Edition December 27, 2022April 2, 2020 The 2020 Fire Code of New York State is now the law  The 2020 edition of the New York state fire code took effect on May 12. The new code strengthens some existing requirements and adds brand-new

#80 – Guide to Check Valves for Fire Protection February 9, 2023October 26, 2017 Pressure-activated check valves prevent contamination and flooding from water sources used in fire protection systems A check valve is a device that permits the flow of semisolids, liquids, or gases in only one direction. Check valves, featured in systems ranging from

#127 – Fire Sprinkler Gauges: Where They Must Be and When to Replace Them March 27, 2023September 25, 2018 Air pressure gauges and water pressure gauges in fire sprinkler systems must be properly placed and kept in working order Fire sprinkler systems require pressure gauges at check valves, control valves, the main drain, and a

#365 – A Guide to Post Indicator Valve Requirements June 7, 2023October 6, 2020 When to use indicating valves on fire protection systems Post indicator valves (PIV) play an important role in many fire protection systems, opening and closing the water supply from outside the building. But in 2010, the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA’s)

#167 – Are They “Pendant” or “Pendent” Fire Sprinklers? April 16, 2019April 16, 2019 The most common fire sprinkler type has an uncommon spelling in American English. The lowdown on pendent vs. pendant sprinklers Most casual readers of Firehouse’s “400 Terms Every Firefighter Candidate Should Know” will find themselves stumped by more than a few

#299 – How to Dispose of Fire Extinguishers in California and Replace Them July 24, 2023November 21, 2019 Learn how to dispose of and replace old fire extinguishers in  compliance with California law and best practices Fire extinguishers contain potentially dangerous chemicals at high pressures. Yet each state has a slightly different take on how

#361 – Fire Safety in Churches, Temples, Mosques, and Synagogues September 8, 2020 The fire code requirements that protect houses of worship The Pew Research Center reports that 36% of the U.S. attends a worship service every week. Only 30% of individuals never attend one. Thus, 70% of our population occupies, at some point, a

#110 – Replacing a Fire Department Connection Swivel November 22, 2022May 29, 2018 Failure to replace an inexpensive FDC component risks people and property Standpipe systems make large and tall buildings safer by allowing firefighters to connect fire hoses to a water supply at convenient access points throughout a building. But it’s fire department connections

#372 – Home Fire Safety is Essential During COVID-19 November 25, 2020 Pandemic lockdowns are contributing to the risk of residential fires—which have the greatest potential for death and injury Though only 27 percent of fires happen in homes, these blazes are responsible for most fire deaths (79 percent) and injuries (73 percent). A combination