As we approach the cooler months, it’s important for building owners and facility managers to start thinking about an often-overlooked component of their fire protection system: low-point drains. Also known as auxiliary drains or drum drips, these drains are designed to remove moisture and condensation that can accumulate in dry-pipe and pre-action sprinkler systems. Under […]
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October Is Safety Month: What You Should Do to Improve Workplace Fire Safety
October is a great time to focus on safety in the workplace and reinforce the habits that help protect people and property. Whether you’re in an office, school, warehouse, or industrial facility, taking a few proactive steps can make a significant difference during an emergency. Planning Consider the following questions: Acting Workplaces should regularly: This […]
Why You Should Consider Replacing an Old Fire Pump
If your fire pump is still working, it can be tempting to leave it alone. After all, if it isn’t broken, why replace it? But when it comes to fire protection, an aging pump can become a risk even before it completely fails. Older fire pumps can become less efficient over time, and replacement parts […]
High-Speed Deluge Systems for Rapid Fire Suppression
Sprinkler System Overview Ultra high-speed deluge systems are specialized fire protection systems designed to deliver a large volume of water over a protected area in a very short time. Unlike standard sprinkler systems configurations, deluge systems use open sprinklers or nozzles so all devices flow simultaneously when the valve opens. This configuration enables rapid discharge […]
Fall Fire Protection Maintenance: Preparing Your Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Systems for Winter
As summer comes to an end, property owners and facility managers begin preparing their buildings for the colder months ahead. Heating systems are brought online, exterior temperatures begin to drop, and areas of a building that may have been unaffected throughout the summer can suddenly become vulnerable to freezing conditions. For fire protection systems, this […]
Top 10 Deficiencies Found During Annual Fire Sprinkler Inspections and How to Avoid Them
Annual fire sprinkler inspections are much more than a regulatory requirement, they are an opportunity to identify issues before they become emergencies. While many systems pass inspection with only minor concerns, certain deficiencies appear time and time again across commercial and industrial facilities. The good news? Most of these deficiencies are preventable. 1. Obstructed or […]
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