Education & Training, Fire Sprinklers
Today is not just any ordinary Tuesday in August. It is the birthday of a great innovator, entrepreneur, and my fellow alumnus (of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute). Frederick Grinnell was born on this day in 1855, and he paved the road for what fire protection is...
Education & Training, Fire Sprinklers, How-To, Inspection & Prevention
It is absolutely vital that fire protection equipment is functioning when it needs to be. Inspect Point co-founder Drew Slocum has been walking through the ins and outs of a visual inspection of a wet system, today he covers the inspection of a riser manifold or floor...
Education & Training, Fire Sprinklers, How-To, Inspection & Prevention
Drew Slocum, Inspect Point co-founder, shows how visual inspections of dry pipe valve systems are performed. Many things can go wrong if a dry pipe system is not properly maintained. These inspections help ensure that this lifesaving equipment is functional if it is...
Fire Extinguishers, Fire Sprinklers
The fire sprinkler is a standard item in most office buildings, hotels, and other public places. However, what is a fire sprinkler? How do they work? What are the different types of commercial systems and what types of sprinklers are available for residential use?...
Alarm & Security, Fire Sprinklers, Inspection & Prevention
Note: This guide is an abbreviation of the overall codes for NFPA 25 and NFPA 72. It is important you refer to the full text of NFPA 25 and NFPA 72 for a complete list of devices, test frequencies, and testing procedures. Unsure how often various fire protection...
