Fire Sprinkler Regulatory Archives

#355 – When and How to Contact the Authority Having Jurisdiction

July 28, 2020

Learn when to contact your authority having jurisdiction—including for building permits, impairments, licenses, and other technical questions.

#352 – The Essential Guide to Tyco Sprinkler Heads

January 23, 2022July 7, 2020

Choosing fire sprinklers shouldn’t be difficult. Learn about the broad selection of Tyco sprinkler heads for any application.

#313 – ICC and NFPA Codes and Standards: A Basic Guide

December 13, 2022January 7, 2020

What is enforceable code, and where? Learn how ICC and NFPA create building and fire codes and standards and when they are adopted as law by local and state governments.

#312 – Guide to Dry Sprinkler Systems, Part 12: 1 Year+ Testing

January 3, 2020January 2, 2020

Learn about dry sprinkler tests with the longest timelines, including testing air leakage, gauges, the inside of water tanks, and dry sprinkler heads.

#310 – Marine Fire Protection for Boatyards, Piers, & Storage Facilities

December 26, 2019

Learn the National Fire Protection Association’s marine fire protection requirements for docks, boatyards, berthing areas, and wet and dry storage facilities—including fire sprinklers, standpipes, extinguishers, and fire alarms.

#307 – The Deadliest Fires in U.S. History: Lessons Learned from the Ohio Penitentiary Fire

December 17, 2019

The Ohio State Penitentiary fire of 1930 killed 322 people and revamped fire safety code while helping to reform brutal prison conditions.

Skilled labor shortage in fire protection

#304 – A Skilled Labor Shortage is Looming in Fire Protection ITM

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019

With the fire protection industry growing rapidly and the industry workforce shrinking, experts have begun looking for ways to address the projected skilled labor shortage of ITM professionals.

Estate management guide to fire sprinklers

#302 – Estate Property Management Guide to Home Fire Sprinklers

November 29, 2019

Quality estate property management requires estate managers to protect an owner’s property from fire. Learn about the installation and maintenance requirements for fire sprinklers.

#301 – Inspect Point NFPA Inspection Software: What Can I Inspect?

November 27, 2019November 27, 2019

From customized local requirements to 8 preloaded NFPA standards, learn how Inspect Point’s NFPA inspection software enables faster, better inspections.

Protecting artwork and museum fire protection systems

#298 – Protecting Artwork: Estate & Museum Fire Protection Systems

November 20, 2019

Protecting artwork from fire involves carefully choosing the right technology and implementing proper procedures. Learn about art and museum fire protection systems.