Smoke and CO detector testers are essential for verifying that alarm systems function properly. But know the shelf life of smoke and CO cartridges!
Air maintenance devices are essential components of dry and preaction sprinkler systems. Learn how they work and fit into these systems.
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.
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.
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 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.
Learn how a working sprinkler system in a senior community stopped a cooking fire in its tracks, saving lives and property.
QRFS explains the difference between tamper switches and supervisory switches, plus other types of fire sprinkler system sensors.
Learn when to use indicating valves on fire protection systems and how NFPA standards governing these devices have changed.
Learn the difference between backflow preventers vs. check valves, and why backflow preventers offer the best protection against water contamination.
