Thoughts on Fire Blog

#282 – Central Sprinkler Company: Guide to Finding or Replacing Cover Plates and Heads

February 2, 2025October 15, 2019

Recalls and the Tyco buy-out made Central Sprinkler Company’s products scarce. Here’s what we know about replacing Central Sprinkler heads and cover plates.

#281 – Food Truck Fire Safety Regulations: New NFPA Model Code

February 2, 2025October 10, 2019

A tragedy sparked the first NFPA model code aimed at food trucks, making the industry safer today. Learn the elements of food truck fire safety regulations.

#280 – Problems with Fire Extinguishers That Cause Them to Fail

February 2, 2025October 9, 2019

Certain problems with fire extinguishers can cause them to fail when they’re needed most. Learn how care, service, and inspection keep extinguishers intact.

#279 – Fire Protection in Horse Barns and Stables: NFPA 150 Requirements

February 2, 2025October 8, 2019

Learn the systems and procedures for fire protection in horse barns and stables according to the latest edition of NFPA 150.

#278 – The Deadliest Fires in U.S. History: Lessons Learned from The Beverly Hills Supper Club Fire

February 2, 2025October 3, 2019

Learn how the loss of 165 lives in the 1977 Beverly Hills Supper Club fire prompted stricter laws and fire safety regulations on a national level.

#277 – Guide to Fire Hose Reels and Racks for Standpipe and Hose Systems

February 2, 2025October 2, 2019

Learn what the NFPA, ICC, and other organizations have to say about installing and phasing out fire hose reels and fire hose racks in standpipe and hose systems.

Sprinkler check valve installation shotgun valve

#276 – Sprinkler Check Valve Installation and Selection: Shotgun Riser Check Valves

February 2, 2025October 1, 2019

With threaded ports for gauges and a drain valve, backflow-preventing sprinkler check valves can expedite the code-compliant installation of system risers. Read on to learn more about the design and installation of “shotgun” risers—and how they compare to common alternatives.