Commercial fire sprinkler system repairs and replacements are unavoidable. Even with regular care, inspections, and maintenance, your system will eventually be damaged, exceed its age limit, rust, or even experience leaks. The four signs listed below indicate that your fire… Read More
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What is a Standpipe System?
A standpipe system has been critical in protecting multistory buildings from fires for centuries. For that reason, Maryland business or property owners/managers must have a flow test of their entire standpipe system completed at least every five years. Standpipe systems… Read More
How to Prevent Corrosion in Fire Sprinklers
Fire sprinkler systems reduce property damage and help save lives. However, every device comes with its challenges. For example, laptops or computers make life more convenient. People no longer have to handwrite papers, go to the library, or flip through… Read More
What to do if Fire Sprinkler Pipes Burst
Freezing temperatures can be hazardous to pipes. However, age can also take a toll on a fire sprinkler system. You might be familiar with homeowners’ issues with external water systems and hoses, and businesses can face these problems too, but… Read More
The Benefits of Fire Sprinkler Installation
Fire sprinkler installation is valuable, with many fire protection benefits. Fire sprinkler systems are usually most beneficial when equipped with automatic suppression. The advantage of having a fire sprinkler on your property is that it can help protect and save… Read More
Should You Inspect Your Fire Sprinkler System This Winter?
It is more important than ever to keep up with your fire sprinkler system’s routine maintenance with winter being here. Winter weather, particularly frigid temperatures, can compromise how well your system functions during a fire emergency. It’s best to keep… Read More
5 Factors for Choosing the Right Fire Sprinkler
You don’t want to go wrong when choosing a fire sprinkler because doing so is vital to controlling and extinguishing a fire. It’s best to select sprinklers based on occupancy, hazards, and conditions such as the building’s ceiling height, construction… Read More
A Pre-Action Fire Sprinkler System Defined
A pre-action fire sprinkler system falls between the fundamental categories of wet pipe, dry pipe, and deluge fire suppression systems. Pre-action pipes start dry, holding water back using an electronic “pre-action” valve. This system requires two things to happen before… Read More
Wet Pipe vs. Dry Pipe Fire Sprinkler Systems
Fire suppression systems are one of the most important safety systems you will ever need to install in your building, with fire sprinklers being the most common. They help put out any emergency fires and thus avoid disasters that could… Read More
3 Signs Indicating Your Fire Sprinkler System Needs and Inspection
Fire sprinkler systems are key fire safety systems used to reduce and manage the spread of fires within a commercial building decreasing the risks of harm to building occupants and property. Like most systems, the fire sprinkler system in your… Read More