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#360 – How Does a Water Motor Gong Work in Fire Sprinkler Systems? September 1, 2020 Alarm gong systems deliver warning that sprinklers are operating—even without a power supply Essentially, water motor gongs are fire alarm bells that don’t need electricity to operate. Instead, they’re physically triggered by water flowing through a fire protection system—making […]

#337 – Fire Protection System Maintenance During the COVID-19 Pandemic April 1, 2020April 1, 2020 Learn NFPA inspection testing, and maintenance guidance in light of coronavirus—and tips for performing tasks safely As the coronavirus pandemic continues to immerse the world in an unprecedented crisis, inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) of fire protection systems remain vital.

#140 – Fire Safety Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Reporting: The Digital Future January 29, 2019January 15, 2019 “Getting to 100% ITM Compliance:” Key takeaways from the National Fire Sprinkler Association’s ITM-reporting summits The National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) and the Automatic Fire Alarm Association (AFAA) held a fire protection summit titled “Getting to 100% Compliance”

#265 – Video Smoke Detection: Spotting Smoke and Fire with Cameras March 4, 2021September 10, 2019 New fire safety technology uses cameras and computer algorithms to detect smoke and fire Smoke detectors save lives and property, providing early warning that enables occupants to quickly evacuate and often triggering other fire protection systems. And rapidly advancing

#166 – Glow-in-the-Dark Rope: The Applications of the Best-in-Class Night Saver May 26, 2019April 11, 2019 Night Saver Rope illuminates the path to safety in marine, outdoor, and firefighting applications While working on oil rigs in Australia, Matthew Moore watched a colleague nearly drown. After the man plunged over the side of a supply vessel

#386 – What’s the Difference Between a Tamper Switch and a Supervisory Switch? November 23, 2022June 8, 2021 Learn about fire sprinkler system sensors—flow switches, pressure switches, tamper switches, and more When it comes to protecting life and property from fires, basically nothing beats an automatic fire sprinkler system—but only if it works, of course.

#199 – How to Stop a Fire Sprinkler Head with the Correct Shutgun Sprinkler Tool October 1, 2019June 5, 2019 Fire sprinkler shutoff tools minimize the risk of water damage but there’s no one-size-fits-all solution Compared to fire hoses, fire sprinklers ration water exceptionally well, containing or stopping fires with significantly less water—anywhere from 50

#294 – The Deadliest Fires in U.S. History: Lessons Learned from the Hartford Circus Fire November 12, 2019 75 years after “the worst avoidable disaster in the Capital City’s history,” outdoor commercial venues are safer than ever before By all accounts, danger lurked far from the minds of the estimated 7,000 spectators crowded beneath the

#231 – Common Mistakes that Cause Fire Sprinkler Failure, Part 1 January 15, 2023July 19, 2019 People are the biggest threat to the effectiveness of fire sprinklers Fire marshals’ and other fire protection inspectors’ “war stories” can be ironic—and frightening. Lawn and garden sprinklers mounted on the ceiling of a carport. Sprinkler pipes that collapsed

#397 – The VK4621 and VK4921: Meet Viking’s Latest Concealed XT-1 Pendent Sprinklers November 11, 2021November 10, 2021 The VK4621 and VK4921 provide more protection with easier installation If you need reliable, easy-to-install concealed pendent sprinklers, the latest additions to Viking’s streamlined catalog fit the bill. The VK4621 is rated as quick response (UL) and