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.
July 1, 2025
Short cover plates mean you have the wrong covers or the the ceiling may have moved. Here are some strategies for dealing with the issue.
June 30, 2025
Fire sprinklers must be assessed at 5 to 50-year intervals, depending on lifecycle and type. Learn what to do if sprinklers fail this test.
June 29, 2025
Firefighters shouldn’t have to search far and wide for an FDC during a fire. Learn what signs and markings are necessary and how to get them.
June 29, 2025
Testing the power supply isn’t enough; CO detectors also need *functional* tests using CO gas. Here’s how to do them.
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 9, 2025
FDC caps and plugs can go MIA due to theft or vandalism, requiring quarterly checks. Learn how to replace them with the right parts.
June 9, 2025
Need to ‘Buy American’ for project compliance or to show support for the US? Here’s how to do it when shopping fire protection equipment.
June 9, 2025
If you need to replace an outdated, damaged, or activated fire sprinkler but an exact replacement no longer exists, read this guide.
June 9, 2025
The Shutgun stops activated fire sprinklers fast—but different models address different sprinkler types. Learn which models to use.
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 19, 2025
Learn how to stop accidental fire sprinkler discharges BEFORE and AFTER they happen!
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?
