Article by Stephen Oliver, PE, MBA – Executive Vice President Transformers are the workhorses of the power grid, silently stepping up or down voltage to deliver electricity efficiently. But these vital pieces of equipment also pose a significant fire risk. Transformer oil, used for cooling and insulation, is flammable, and internal faults can generate high […]
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Why We Can’t Use Square Foot Pricing for Fire Sprinkler Systems: a Deeper Look
This is a common question we receive all the time; Can you just give me a square foot price to sprinkler my facility? To provide an accurate estimate, we need to consider all the details.
The Importance of 5-Year Hydrostatic Testing for FDC Piping
In a previous Oliver NewsBlog, we delved into the critical importance of the 5-year internal inspection/obstruction investigation. Now, let’s shift our focus to another 5-year requirement outlined in NFPA 25: the hydrostatic test of the fire department connection (FDC) piping.
Preventative Maintenance Agreements: A Small Business Perspective
When running a small business, expecting the unexpected becomes second nature, but when the unexpected results in unforeseen expenses and disruptions in business, the results can be devastating.
The Importance of 5th year Sprinkler Inspections
According to NFPA 25 14.2.1.1, a thorough assessment of the internal piping condition should occur every five years or as outlined in 14.2.1.2. This assessment aims to detect foreign organic or inorganic materials that could compromise the system’s functionality.
A Tale of Two Sprinkler Heads: Quick Response vs. Standard Response
In 1996, NFPA 13 began to require quick response fire sprinkler heads as opposed to standard response in many newly systems. But what is the difference?
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