Your fire sprinklers have a very big job to do but they can only do it if they are treated well. While most people think a fire sprinkler inspection is all they need to keep their sprinklers in order, there… Read More
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Types of Fire Sprinkler Heads
Whether you are building a new commercial facility, updating a new one, you are going to need to know something about sprinkler heads. While there are four different types of sprinkler heads to choose from, each head is different and… Read More
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Do You Need a Spare Sprinkler Head?
In life, it is always good to have a spare. We have spare pens, spare tires, and even a spare set of keys for when we get locked out. But do you have a spare sprinkler head in your office… Read More
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The Sprinkler System Inspection Checklist
Automatic sprinkler systems are extremely important for protecting your business. When they are properly maintained, these systems reduce the risk of a person dying by 50 to 75 percent, according to the Congressional Office of Compliance. It is extremely important… Read More
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Standard versus Quick Response Sprinkler Heads
Did you know there are actually six different characteristics that define a sprinkler system’s ability to control a fire? These characteristics include thermal sensitivity, orifice size, temperature rating, special service conditions, water distribution, and installation orientation. Along with these characteristics,… Read More
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Common Sprinkler System Malfunctions
Like any other systems in your business, sprinkler systems have been known to malfunction every once in a while. Although they happen rarely, these malfunctions do happen and could affect your business. Let’s take a moment to discuss five of… Read More
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Four Reasons Fire Sprinkler Systems Fail
A 2013 study performed by the NFPA concluded that fire sprinkler systems are effective 91 percent in all reported structure fires. But what about the other nine percent of the time? This percentage represents a number of times a fire… Read More
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Types of Fire Sprinkler Heads
Whether you are building a new facility or updating your old one with a new fire sprinkler system, you are going to need new sprinkler heads. While there are four different types of sprinkler heads to choose from, each head… Read More
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How Sprinkler Systems Work
Although a fire extinguisher is key to helping put out fires, it isn’t the only system that you should have on hand to protect your property. Sprinkler systems are extremely important to protecting and putting out damaging fires. But how… Read More
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Commercial Fire Sprinklers: Which to Choose
If you own or manage a commercial building, whether it’s a factory, school, apartment complex, or another type of building, a sprinkler system is required to be installed. Fire sprinklers are one of the main defenses for your commercial building… Read More