The main drain of an automatic sprinkler system is actually the water flow control valve. It's important to test the functioning of this value at least once per year to ensure proper water flow and ...

The local adopted fire and building codes specify when sprinkler systems need to be installed. These codes do not specify the system design, type, or limitations. Most model codes send the user to ...

The type of sprinkler system (except deluge) typically depends on the environmental conditions in which the system will be used and the nature of the space being protected. Wet-Pipe Sprinkler System ...

Freezing temps can destroy your sprinkler system overnight. here's how to drain it before it's too late.

AGF Manufacturing is donating RiserPACKs and other materials for sprinkler advocacy and education, with donations going through the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition’s (HFSC) stipend program. MALVERN, PA ...

This month’s reader questions focus on sprinkler alarms. As it turns out, there is a lot of confusion over which NFPA rule — 13 or 72 — applies. Why does my local fire inspector think the fire alarm ...