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#333 — Does Smoke in a Can Work with Every Smoke Detector? March 17, 2020 UL-listed canned smoke offers the most effective method for testing smoke detectors Working smoke detectors more than double people’s chances of surviving a fire by sounding an early warning, states the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). But while conventional wisdom […]

#298 – Protecting Artwork: Estate & Museum Fire Protection Systems November 20, 2019 NFPA guidance on protecting artwork and high-value collections The Royal Alcazar of Madrid, originally a ninth-century fortress, evolved into a palace between 1530 and 1734. Over time, the Spanish royalty that occupied it amassed a large collection of artwork. But on Dec.

#344 – Preparing for a Fire Safety Inspection: A Fire Inspection Checklist May 28, 2023May 12, 2020 A fire inspection checklist to assess your business—and get ready for that fire marshal inspection In 2016, the city of Oakland, California, experienced the deadliest building fire since 1906. This incident occurred in a large warehouse that had

#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