#403 – Fire Department Connections: A Guide to FDC Maintenance
ITM for a fire department connection involves a quarterly inspection of all FDC components, plus a hydrostatic test every five years.
ITM for a fire department connection involves a quarterly inspection of all FDC components, plus a hydrostatic test every five years.
System Sensor fire sprinkler supervisory devices are now manufactured by Safe Signal. Learn why the name changed—but little else!
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Learn about the roadblocks to widespread residential fire sprinklers and why some areas of homes are exempt from sprinkler coverage in installation standards
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.
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.
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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
Learn about the fire code requirements for residential board and care occupancies, including senior housing and other facilities.
Learn how a working sprinkler system in a senior community stopped a cooking fire in its tracks, saving lives and property.