The difference between a rigid vs flexible coupling in fire protection is subtle but important. Learn how rigid is used for standard joints while flexible offers seismic protection.
Learn the essential inspection, testing, and maintenance tasks for fire sprinkler flow switches and tamper switches.
ESFR sprinklers are designed to suppress fires in high-challenge storage occupancies. Learn how they work and their benefits and drawbacks vs. other systems.
An OS&Y valve is a type of gate valve used in sprinkler and standpipe systems as a control valve. Read this guide to when and why they are used.
Fire hose valves on standpipe systems require regular inspections, plus tests and as-needed maintenance. Learn the essential NFPA requirements.
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!
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.
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.
