Words Matter 

Like all NFPA documents Chapter three of NFPA 25, The Standard for Inspection Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems contains definitions.  This chapter is much more important than most understand.  Definitions are broken into two categories in NFPA 25, if a definition cannot be found in the standard, we must use Merriam-Webster. 

Read More

Hydrostatic Testing: Changes to NFPA 25 Over the Decades

When is hydrostatic testing of standpipe systems and fire department connections required in accordance with NFPA 25, The Standard for Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems?

Read More

ITM Data Projects

With data seeming to be the next form of currency, we are collecting data on everything. The question is, what are we doing with the data collected?

Read More

NFSA Live Fire Sprinkler Demonstration/Training Unit

With the help of several member of the NFSA team, NFSA has built a valve training trailer for use by fire service operations, building owners, and contractors.

Read More