Fire Marshal Inspection Checklist

Every business needs to have regular fire safety inspections performed by its local fire marshal to ensure it meets the code requirements necessary to allow its continued operation. But fire marshal visits are often unannounced. As a result, the best way to ensure...

Fire Protection & Suppression System Components

Fire protection system components include much more than just automatic sprinklers and fire alarms. But these two components are what most people think about whenever they hear about fire protection systems because they are the most visible to the public. The truth is...

What Are Flexible Fire Sprinkler Drops?

Flexible fire sprinkler drops connect to the rigid piping framework of a fire sprinkler system just like a standard sprinkler head, but that’s where the similarities end. Unlike standard sprinkler heads, flexible sprinkler drops feature flexible stainless-steel hoses,...

Common Causes of Fire in Buildings

Whether you own a business or manage a residential building, fire protection needs to be a primary concern because a fire can break out anywhere and at any time. First and foremost, you need to have a fire protection system that is designed for the type of hazard you...

5 Reasons Building Fire Sprinkler Systems Fail

A sprinkler system is an integral part of any structure’s safety strategy, but for the most part, it is something that rarely comes to mind other than when it is called for. For this reason, it can be easy for a building manager to forget about their sprinkler system...