In the realm of property ownership, whether residential, commercial, or industrial—safety and compliance are not optional. They are legal, ethical, and financial imperatives. Two critical components in ensuring a property is safe and compliant are the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and the expectations of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Understanding both is essential […]
Category: Sprinkler
Building Long-Term Client Partnerships in Fire Protection
What are we selling? That’s a pretty straightforward question. As sales professionals in the fire compliance industry, we’ve been asked this plenty of times. Not in a dismissive, “Please leave our office at once!” kind of way, thankfully, but more often in a curious, friendly tone, with someone just looking for a quick answer. But […]
Special Considerations for Life Safety Systems at Sporting Venues
January is a major month for sports fans across the United States. College and professional football teams are making their playoff runs, and college basketball squads are gearing up for the madness of March. Whether you’re heading to Lincoln Financial Field to watch the Eagles push toward another Super Bowl appearance or heading to the […]
The Importance of Fire Pump Churns: Ensuring Safety and Reliability
When it comes to fire safety, every component of a suppression system plays a role in protecting both property and lives. Among these, fire pump churns may not be the most discussed, but they’re vital to maintaining system reliability. Here’s why fire pump churns deserve attention. What Is a Fire Pump Churn? A fire pump […]
Dry Sprinkler Systems and Sprinkler Heads
Article by Joe Mackley – Senior Account Manager Unlike a wet sprinkler system, which is filled with water, a dry sprinkler system is filled with pressurized air, supported by an air compressor. When heat opens a sprinkler head, the loss of air pressure in the piping causes a special dry valve to open, or “trip.” […]
The 10 Most Common Problems Found During a 5th Year Inspection (and What Causes Them)
by Dale Grant Fire sprinkler systems are the unsung heroes of building safety, and like any hard-working system, they need regular checkups to stay in top condition. That’s where the 5th Year Inspection comes in—a more thorough, once-every-five-years inspection that can catch issues you might not see in the annual checkups. Plus, if you’re in […]
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