Sprinkler system design and construction are paramount to fire suppression and safety in all industrial facilities. They have more significance within the waste, recycling and scrap metal industries ...

The local adopted fire and building codes specify when sprinkler systems need to be installed. These codes do not specify the system design, type, or limitations. Most model codes send the user to ...

WASHINGTON and DES PLAINES, ILL. — The International Code Council and American Society of Plumbing Engineers have published “Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems: Design, Installation and Code ...

According to the U.S. Fire Administration, there were more than 374,300 residential structure fires, resulting in 2,720 deaths and 10,250 civilian injuries in 2022 (USFA). Twenty years ago, we had 15 ...

Responding to an activated fire alarm is a daily occurrence for most fire departments. Many times the fire alarm is a false alarm, but what happens to our responses when then alarm is based on a ...

Installing a smart sprinkler system is a great way to keep your yard green without much effort. They tend to carry hefty upfront fees, but once they’re installed, it’s hard to beat the convenience ...