Choosing the Sample for NFPA 25 Fire Sprinkler Testing

Most people in the fire protection industry know that sprinklers are very dependable and effective and can last the life of the building that they are installed in, however verification of their performance is needed.  Sprinklers sit dormant in buildings for years without operation unless there is a fire or accidental discharge.  For this reason, among others, sprinklers are required to be tested in accordance with NFPA 25 The Standard for Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems.

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Fire Dynamics and its Role in Sprinkler Activation

Firefighters during their initial training learn about the concepts of conduction, convection, and radiation and how fire and heat spread in buildings. But it is also important for the sprinkler designer, layout technician, installer, and sprinkler plan reviewer to have a basic understanding of fire dynamics. The reason is, there is a direct correlation between fire dynamics and sprinkler placement and performance.

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