Technical Justification for Large Diameter Fire Department Connections

Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) around the county have started requiring the installation of thread-less quick connect, large diameter style fire department connections (FDC) in new construction.

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Air Sealing Solutions for Sprinklers

Air sealing. What is it? Do we have to do it? How do we do it? These are just some of the questions that come up when discussing the topic of air sealing sprinklers. 

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ITM Frequencies during COVID-19

The National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) and its members have been communicating constantly to discuss the challenges related to COVID- 19. The challenges are different from state to state and county to county within each state.

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The Power of the Schmooze

I never saw it before – the social aspect of the retrofit of a high-rise residential building. It is an amazing thing to see. The retrofit of fire sprinklers in residential structures adds immeasurably to the safety of the occupants of the building. That said, it is disruptive and can be fairly messy.

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