Thoughts on Fire Blog

#404 – Fire Hose Valve Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Requirements

March 2, 2022February 16, 2022

Fire hose valves on standpipe systems require regular inspections, plus tests and as-needed maintenance. Learn the essential NFPA requirements.

Fire department connection maintenance guide

#403 – Fire Department Connections: A Guide to FDC Maintenance

November 23, 2022January 27, 2022

ITM for a fire department connection involves a quarterly inspection of all FDC components, plus a hydrostatic test every five years.

#402 – What Happened to System Sensor? Introducing Safe Signal™

January 23, 2022January 19, 2022

System Sensor fire sprinkler supervisory devices are now manufactured by Safe Signal. Learn why the name changed—but little else!

#401 – Thank You for Fire Sprinkler Safety: Restaurant Edition

December 27, 2022January 11, 2022

Restaurant fires are more common than you might think, but they are usually minor, and fire protection systems do their job well. Read up on the stats and some examples.

Residential fire sprinklers garages and exceptions

#400 – Residential Fire Sprinkler Protection: Codes, Garages & Other Exceptions

December 27, 2022December 21, 2021

Learn about the roadblocks to widespread residential fire sprinklers and why some areas of homes are exempt from sprinkler coverage in installation standards

#399 – Thank You for Fire Sprinkler Safety: Home Garage Save!

December 27, 2022December 8, 2021

Learn how a single fire sprinkler in a home garage controlled a fire, saving property and lives—plus why fire sprinklers aren’t in many residential garages.

#398 – Viking XT1 Update: Fire Sprinklers, Wrenches & Head Guards

December 7, 2021November 24, 2021

The Viking XT1 update of its next-generation sprinkler line makes installation easier. Learn why and how to find the right part numbers for sprinklers and accessories.

#397 – The VK4621 and VK4921: Meet Viking’s Latest Concealed XT-1 Pendent Sprinklers

November 11, 2021November 10, 2021

Viking’s newest concealed pendent sprinklers, the VK4621 & VK4921, can be installed with their caps in place—learn how and other benefits.

#396 – Viking’s Latest Thread-On Concealed Sprinkler Cover Plates

October 30, 2022October 26, 2021

Viking’s newest concealed fire sprinkler cover plate threads into place Viking launched a new thread-on cover plate for concealed fire sprinklers. These covers are designed for use with Viking’s existing line of Mirage, Freedom, and … Read more

#395 – Fire and Building Codes for Senior Housing and Other Facilities

December 27, 2022October 12, 2021

Learn about the fire code requirements for residential board and care occupancies, including senior housing and other facilities.