#156 – Advanced Fire Protection for a Complex Industrial Facility March 19, 2019 Sub-classifications according to purpose and integrated testing are required to keep an industrial occupancy fire-safe In February, 300 firefighters responded to a blaze at a warehouse for online grocer Ocado in Andover, England. The 240,000 sq. ft. facility housed an automated distribution […]

Fire Department Connections: A Complete Guide [et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Maintaining your building’s FDC is essential: here’s why and how to do it You can find fire department connections (FDCs) in all buildings with standpipes and most with fire sprinkler systems. Located outside the structure, FDCs allow firefighters to connect hoses during a fire to supplement or,

#317 – Fire Bells: Which One Do I Need? And How Many? January 31, 2020January 21, 2020 A few tips apply to every fire bell—whether it’s used as a waterflow alarm, school bell, security aid, or fire alarm appliance Fire bells have been a staple of the life safety industry for more than a century.

#261 – Fire Sprinkler Head Guard Color: Requirements and Best Practices September 3, 2019September 3, 2019 Major fire protection standards don’t require a color—but required listings, safety concerns, and other factors suggest some possibilities Very rarely do fire sprinklers spray for no reason. It’s much more likely for unprotected heads to discharge after an impact

#122 – Pull Stations for Fire Protection Systems: A First Line of Defense December 10, 2018August 22, 2018 A working fire alarm pull station supports prompt evacuation and swift action from first responders When somebody “pulls the fire alarm,” they’re usually talking about fire alarm pull stations. For more than 50 years, some form of

#164 – NFPA 101 Fire Alarm Systems, Part 2: The Requirements By Occupancy Classification December 12, 2022April 9, 2019 Fire alarm requirements for educational, detention, assembly, business, mercantile, storage, and industrial occupancies In the first installment of this series, we talked about the various ways of accomplishing the initiation, occupant notification, and monitoring of a

sprinkler siamese  What is a Siamese Connection? June 7, 2023July 15, 2016 Learn about Siamese fire department connection components, uses, and accessories The fire industry has lingo for all kinds of equipment, and one term that’s often used is “Siamese connection.” It really just describes a fire department connection (FDC) featuring at least two twin

#207 – What Does the Number on a Fire Extinguisher Mean? June 7, 2023June 17, 2019 A sequence of fire extinguisher numbers and letters can save your life—or endanger it Using the wrong extinguisher can make a fire significantly worse. Grease fires spread. Electrical fires cascade. Wood fires keep burning. Fire code has a lot

#83 – Guide to Trim Valves for Fire Protection: Three-way, Angle, In-Line Check, Swing Check, Pressure Relief & Globe Valves February 10, 2023November 16, 2017 Trim valves perform a necessary role in water-based fire protection systems by supporting the proper function of critical components Many parts of fire sprinkler and standpipe systems ensure that water

#243 – The Water Hero P-100 Reviews, Uses, and Installation January 24, 2022August 6, 2019 It should be professionally installed, but consumer praise for this smart water-shutoff tool is easy to find Our plumbing systems are essential but they’re something we rarely think about—until something goes wrong. Too many homeowners are familiar with that feeling