Corrosion can occur within a fire sprinkler system one of two ways. Either the combination of water and oxygen present or microbes found in untreated water that can attack the metal pipes. This can happen anywhere in the system and can be difficult to spot as there are many parts that aren’t seen in a visual inspection. When corrosion occurs the functionality of the sprinklers can be impaired, impacting the safety of your building and occupants.  Corrosion Maintenance Keeping your fire sprinkler system well maintained is imperative to preventing corrosion! Davis-Ulmer Fire Protection offe ..read more

If you own or manage a commercial building, it is important to take care of your building’s fire sprinkler systems so you can have peace of mind that they will function properly when you need them. Inspections and testing of fire sprinkler systems are required by most jurisdictions and it can be difficult to know what the requirements are surrounding fire sprinkler inspections. Regulations for Fire Sprinkler Testing & Inspections The requirements and frequency of inspections and testing of fire sprinkler systems will vary depending on the type of fire sprinkler system in your building and ..read more

ANSUL® INERGEN® is a clean agent fire suppression system that protects enclosed areas. These systems protect assets and property that would be damaged by conventional suppression agents. INERGEN® systems use naturally occurring gases to suppress fires: nitrogen, argon, and carbon dioxide. These gases return to the atmosphere in their naturally occurring state after discharge. When a fire occurs, the agent floods the area and lowers the amount of oxygen present so that combustion cannot occur. Benefits of INERGEN® Systems INERGEN® systems provide many benefits including: Leaves no residue behi ..read more

Fire Prevention Week 2022 is October 9 – 15th. This year is 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week. Starting in 1922, FPW has been sponsored as a public observance by the NFPA. President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed Fire Prevention Week a national observance in 1925, making it the longest-running public health observance in our country. FPW is observed during the week of October 9th in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire which began on October 8, 1871. This fire killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures, and burned more than 2,000 acres of l ..read more

Commercial buildings such as offices, retail centers, multifamily residential buildings and hotels need effective fire alarm systems to keep employees, residents, and guests safe. Early detection and warning of a fire buy the critical time needed for people inside the building to escape safely. Designing a Commercial Fire Alarm System Fire alarm systems should be designed to meet the needs of your facility. Alarm systems can be either simple or complex, depending on the type of building. Fire codes and standards also determine the design of a fire alarm system. Things to consider when designi ..read more

8 Important Life Safety Components Life safety systems are made up of several components that are all designed to promote the safety of the occupants of a building. Having the proper life safety equipment in your building is important to protect your facility and the people in it from fires, break-ins, or other emergency situations. CCTV Security Systems CCTV security cameras can keep an eye on your facilities to protect your property and help you see what is going on in and around your business.   Mass Notification Systems These systems are used to keep people safe and informed in a ..read more

On October 9th, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire killed 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures, and burned more than 2,000 acres of land. Since 1922, the NFPA has been recognizing Fire Prevention Week during the week of October 9th in commemoration of the fire. This year, Fire Prevention Week is October 4th -10th 2020. During Fire Prevention Week, educate those around you about fire safety and prevention measures to prevent tragic fire accidents. “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” This year, the theme for Fire Prevention Week is “Serve Up Fire Safety in the K ..read more

There is no question that fire alarms play a vital role in any life safety system. A fire alarm system provides early warning of a fire, allowing people to evacuate a building safely. Basic Alarm System Components Any basic fire alarm system will include the following components: Fire alarm control panel Initiation devices Notification devices The initiation devices detect a fire through smoke, flame or heat detectors. Another type of initiation device is a manual pull station. The initiation devices send a signal to the fire alarm control panel. The control panel receives a signal and trig ..read more

A pre-action sprinkler system is a combination of wet and dry pipe sprinkler systems. During normal circumstances, a pre-action sprinkler system is dry, with no water in the sprinkler pipes. When a fire is detected, the pre-action valve which holds the water back is released and water fills the sprinkler pipes. Then each sprinkler head is individually activated to discharge water onto the fire. How Does a Pre-action Sprinkler System Work? In order for a pre-action sprinkler system to discharge water onto the flames to control the fire, two important things must happen. First, the pre-action va ..read more

Novec 1230 is a fire suppression fluid manufactured by 3M. It is a clean agent fire suppressant that also can be referred to as the SAPPHIRE fire suppression system. Novec 1230 was developed as a replacement for halon systems and an alternative to hydrofluorocarbons. Novec 1230 fluid is a fluoroketone. How Does Novec 1230 Work? Novec 1230 can extinguish a fire before in even starts. This system uses fire detection to detect a fire in its incipient stage and put it out within seconds. In a Novec 1230 system, the fluid is stored in pressurized cylinders. The fluid is released when a fire is dete ..read more