#74 – Where to Find Central Sprinkler Company Model A Replacement Fire Sprinkler Cover Plates February 5, 2023September 14, 2017 Tyco’s acquisition of Central Sprinkler Company makes replacing Model A Royal Flush Plates difficult, but not impossible If you’ve landed here, odds are you have Central Sprinkler Company (CSC) Model A, 76A, AA, or A-3 […]

#270 – How Fire Bells and Water Motor Gongs Work with Fire Risers January 31, 2020September 18, 2019 Two fire bell types—typically located outdoors—connect to fire risers, encouraging prompt evacuation and emergency response Fire risers, both in fire sprinkler and standpipe systems, contain or connect to dense collections of essential fire protection components, including alarm-sounding

#96 – Guide to Standpipe Systems (Part 7): Standpipe Signs and Markings February 4, 2019February 15, 2018 Standpipe signs required by NFPA In this final installment of our series detailing standpipes, we’re examining the signage required to identify and provide information about different portions of a system. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) issues detailed

#20 – Install an Alarm Bell, Back Box, and Bell Guard in 6 Easy Steps November 21, 2022July 7, 2013 Alarm bells can be installed with only a few tools, but careful wiring, placement, and testing are required All kinds of issues can lead to the activation of a fire alarm bell—rising smoke, ambient heat,

#220 – CPVC vs PVC: How a Simple Change Transforms PVC into CPVC Fire Sprinkler Pipe July 8, 2019July 4, 2019 CPVC and PVC pipes both move water and share other characteristics, but only one is used in fire protection Since its first use in fire protection systems in the 1980s, chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC)

#368 – Fire Safety in Historic Buildings: A Rehabilitation Planning Guide October 29, 2020October 27, 2020 The NFPA fire safety essentials while rehabbing a historical structure In 2019, the Notre Dame Cathedral was severely damaged by fire. Mostly completed in the 13th century, it is more than just a house of worship. It is a

#370 – NFPA Guidance on Fire Hydrant Testing November 28, 2022November 10, 2020 Learn when and how cities should perform hydrant flow tests During a fire emergency, reliable sources of water can mean the difference between life and death. This is why the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) outlines fire hydrant testing that measures real-world

#357 – A Guide to Mechanical Tees for Fire Sprinkler Systems August 11, 2020 Mechanical tees help you retrofit and expand sprinkler systems Tees are pipe fittings with three outlets—two in a line and a third 90 degrees between them. In fire sprinkler systems, a heavy main water line carries water through the building, and

#388 – A Home Fire Safety Checklist and Planning Guide July 6, 2021 Being ready for a home fire emergency means staying safe House fires happen fast. According to the American Red Cross, the time between a smoke alarm sounding and it being too late to escape can be as little as two minutes. House

#128 – NFPA 25: The 10 Most Common Fire Protection Compliance Issues & How to Avoid Them, Part 1 March 28, 2023October 2, 2018 The top violations spotted during fire sprinkler and standpipe inspections Every facility with an automatic sprinkler and/or standpipe system is required to maintain and stay in fire protection compliance according to