#19 – Fire Sprinkler Replacement: Helpful Tips November 22, 2022June 10, 2013 A few simple tips can streamline fire sprinkler replacement Finding the right fire sprinkler replacement can be challenging. Do you have a 1/2″ or 3/4″ fire sprinkler? Is it a standard response or a quick response sprinkler? What are the brand and specific […]

#358 – How Much Water Pressure is Required for Fire Sprinkler Systems? October 27, 2020August 18, 2020 Sprinkler water pressure is essential—but how much is enough? A building’s water supply, whether it’s the municipal waterworks, a well, or a tank, must have enough capacity and pressure to meet the demands of its fire sprinkler system—and

#171 – Life Safety Rope for Firefighters: The Bulwark Safety X May 26, 2019April 23, 2019 UL-listed life safety rope gets firefighters in and out of tough spots It’s a scene that could have come straight out of a movie: As flames shot 20 feet in the air from the roof of a Manhattan building

#56 – Wall-Mounted Bells: Fire Bell Mounting Height December 31, 2022July 29, 2016 Fire bells, a type of “notification appliance,” have varying placement requirements depending on the purpose they serve Wall-mounted bells are installed with a variety of fire protection systems, including fire alarms, fire sprinklers, and standpipes. Because there are several different applications for

#321 – Loos Seismic Bracing Protects Building Systems from Earthquakes December 16, 2022January 30, 2020 Seismic bracing for pipes, ductwork, electrical components, and more keeps systems up and running after the shaking stops The risk of fire runs high after earthquakes, most often triggered by broken gas lines, exposed wires, arcing electricity, and fuel spills.

#274 – Virginia Votes Against Residential Fire Sprinkler Mandate; Firefighters Criticize the Decision September 25, 2019September 25, 2019 Recent efforts by a Virginia fire chief to add sprinkler requirements to local building codes have failed On September 17, 2019, the Virginia Board of Housing and Community Development voted 10-4 against updating state construction code to

#318 – Seismic Design for Fire Sprinklers, Part 2: Seismic Bracing December 16, 2022January 23, 2020 The rigid seismic design achieved through seismic bracing prevents damage to vital infrastructure Protecting the inner workings of a building from earthquakes is almost as important as protecting the building itself. Structural elements—columns, beams, walls, ceilings—keep the building standing.

#87 – A Guide to Fire Sprinkler Signs and System Marking in NFPA 13 February 21, 2023December 14, 2017 The durable signage required by NFPA 13 provides critical system information, including the locations of key components The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has complex requirements for labeling the components of a fire sprinkler system. NFPA

#296 – Fire Sprinkler Pipe: How to Perform an Obstruction Investigation, Part 1 December 17, 2019November 15, 2019 Obstruction investigations are critical for uncovering blockages that can cause fire sprinklers to fail Fire sprinklers and their network of piping have one job: to automatically deliver water when they sense the heat of a fire. They

#327 — Fire Safety Signs I Need in My Building February 25, 2020 Learn the requirements for AED signs, exit signs, and fire extinguisher signs No one expects an emergency to happen. But when they do occur, life and fire safety signs that illuminate the path to safety or the location of critical life safety