Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Detector Testers: How Long Do They Last?

August 14, 2025

Smoke and CO detector testers are essential for verifying that alarm systems function properly. But know the shelf life of smoke and CO cartridges!

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Air Maintenance Devices & Fire Sprinkler Systems: The Basics

July 30, 2025

Air maintenance devices are essential components of dry and preaction sprinkler systems. Learn how they work and fit into these systems.

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Wall Hydrants vs Fire Department Connections: What’s the Difference?

January 31, 2024

Wall hydrants look similar to FDCs but flow water the other way. Learn how each works, when they’re needed, the maintenance requirements, and more.

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Guide to OS&Y Valves for Fire Protection Systems

March 16, 2022

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.

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What Happened to System Sensor? Introducing Safe Signal™

January 19, 2022

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

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Thank You for Fire Sprinkler Safety: Restaurant Edition

January 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.

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Thank You for Fire Sprinkler Safety: Home Garage Save!

December 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.

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Thank You for Fire Protection: The Victory Centre of Park Forest

September 29, 2021

Learn how a working sprinkler system in a senior community stopped a cooking fire in its tracks, saving lives and property.

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