November 12, 2019
Learn what caused “the worst avoidable disaster in Capital City history” and how the tragedy made outdoor amusement venues safer today.
November 7, 2019
Learn the daycare fire codes from the National Fire Protection Association and the International Code Council that classify and protect these facilities.
November 6, 2019
Countless consumers order the wrong fire department connection caps and plugs. Choose the right size and thread for your FDC fire equipment with this guide.
October 25, 2019
Haunted houses are supposed to be spooky, but fire safety regulations make sure they’re also safe. Learn the NFPA and IBC model fire codes.
October 23, 2019
Learn what fire hydrant colors mean, including the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) national recommendations.
October 22, 2019
Learn why handheld digital pressure gauges are bringing flexibility, accuracy, and greater convenience to standpipe and fire protection ITM tasks.
October 17, 2019
Learn about the annual dry sprinkler tests in NFPA 25, which includes requirements for various sprinkler system components.
October 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.
October 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.
October 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.
October 8, 2019
Learn the systems and procedures for fire protection in horse barns and stables according to the latest edition of NFPA 150.
October 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.
October 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.
October 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.
September 25, 2019
A Virginia fire chief’s attempt to add residential fire sprinkler requirements to building codes has failed. Learn about the debate over sprinklers.
September 24, 2019
MIC corrosion, damaged fire sprinkler pipes, and discolored water often go hand-in-hand. Learn what causes color, viscosity, and smell in dirty sprinkler water.
