July 30, 2025
Air maintenance devices are essential components of dry and preaction sprinkler systems. Learn how they work and fit into these systems.
July 17, 2025
With so many corrosion-resistant fire sprinklers available, how do you choose one? Different environments can require different coatings or materials.
July 2, 2025
Viking’s InstaSeal® welded outlets allow hand-tightening fire sprinklers—but you have to have the right caps to do it. Learn how to ID and order the right sprinklers.
June 19, 2025
Dry and preaction sprinkler systems are more prone to corrosion. Learn about two options to handle it: vapor corrosion inhibitors and nitrogen sprinkler systems.
June 4, 2025
Density/area curves were a major feature of NFPA 13’s fire sprinkler hydraulic calculations—until the 2022 and 2025 editions. Here’s why they were removed and what replaced them.
May 21, 2025
Fire sprinklers are incredibly reliable, but some home fire sprinkler maintenance is needed. Here are the best practices and what could go wrong without following them.
May 8, 2025
Window sprinklers play a unique role in fire protection, enabling glass to become part of fire-rated barriers. Learn their purpose and rules.
April 23, 2025
A universal fire sprinkler head wrench seems like a great idea, but NFPA mandates using sprinkler-specific wrenches. Learn why and when this tool might still have a role in your toolbox or sprinkler cabinet.
April 9, 2025
Fire protection standards evolve every three years, and NFPA 13 2025 has some big changes. Learn about updates on protecting buildings with sloped and high ceilings.
March 26, 2025
The fire sprinkler industry is constantly evolving. Learn about some major updates in the NFPA 13 2025 edition, including new rules for dry and preaction systems and supplemental sprinklers.
March 12, 2025
Fire sprinkler whips, also called flexible drops, provide seismic protection advantages and save installers time and effort. Are they right for your project?
