#332 – Testing Smoke Detectors with Smoke in a Can March 12, 2020 Learn how smoke in a can works—and why it is a convenient, reliable smoke detector tester Smoke detectors are fundamental fire protection equipment, and they’ve saved innumerable lives by providing early warning of fires. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) research reveals that …
#331 – Hospital Fire Safety: NFPA Requirements for Protection and Compliance March 10, 2020 Learn the NFPA systems and essential fire safety guidelines for hospitals and other medical facilities A 2013 study published in the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia concluded that “Fire happens with alarming frequency and [with] potentially devastating consequences in hospitals around the …
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#64 – Emergency Exit Signs and Lights: Regulations and Types October 20, 2020May 26, 2017 Detailed rules ensure that exit signs and emergency lights remain easy to see in an emergency Exit signs and emergency lights facilitate safe evacuation from even the most complicated buildings. When a fire or natural disaster leaves buildings without power, …
#26 – Why are College Students NOT Protected from Fire in Dorm Rooms Across America? January 24, 2022October 15, 2013 The National Fire Protection Association published a report in August 2013 concluding that the number of reported fires in dormitories increased 18% from 3,200 in 1980 to 3,780 in 2011. These fires caused an annual …
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#132 – Choosing a Hydrostatic Test Pump for Fire Sprinklers and Standpipes April 6, 2023October 30, 2018 Hydrostatic tests ensure the integrity of a system—and the right pump depends on system size, specs, and how quickly you want to achieve pressure Hydrostatic tests of a sprinkler or standpipe system are designed to spot leaks in …
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#223 – Fire Sprinkler System Pipe Material: NFPA Requirements and the Pros and Cons of Steel June 7, 2023July 9, 2019 Understanding NFPA mandates and the benefits and drawbacks of steel fire sprinkler pipe Automatic fire sprinkler systems are installed or retrofitted in nearly every type of property, from hotels to offices to single-family homes. …
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#160 – CPVC, Copper, Steel, and PEX: Trends in Home Fire Sprinkler Systems March 28, 2019March 28, 2019 Economic factors and new certifications have allowed plastic piping to overtake the home fire sprinkler market, but metal still has a place in specific applications According to the 2011 American Housing Survey, nearly 5.8 million American housing …
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#378 — The Benefits, Costs & Considerations of a Residential Fire Sprinkler System Retrofit December 27, 2022February 16, 2021 Why people choose to put fire sprinklers in a home—and some practical advice for finding an installer in an evolving industry Fire sprinklers save lives. They protect property and make communities safer. Those are reasons enough …
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#268 – How Do I Find a Qualified Standpipe or Fire Sprinkler Contractor? September 13, 2019 Knowledge of state licensing requirements and industry certifications can reduce stress and improve outcomes when installing and maintaining fire protection systems Building owners and their representatives often find they’ve inadvertently run afoul of fire code. Some issues—like stacks of …
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#409 – Disaster Preparedness & Fire Protection Systems December 16, 2022September 6, 2022 This National Preparedness Month, ensure fire protection systems are ready for disasters We rely on fire protection systems, including fire sprinklers, standpipes, and alarms, to keep us safe from fires. But other events, including winter storms, hurricanes, tornados, floods, and earthquakes, can …
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