Monthly Technical Articles
Explore our collection of articles written by engineers, for engineers. Categorized based on the COPE approach to assessing risk within a facility, the archives below contain essential information for the development of engineers in our field.
Water Tanks
Water tanks for fire protection (whether suction tanks for fire pumps, pressure tanks or gravity tanks) are sometimes needed where: a water utility cannot provide adequate flow, pressure and/or...
Keeping Water Away From Where It Shouldn't Be
Though water is a fundamental material for fire protection, processes and domestic usage, there are times where water shouldn't be in some places. How Water Can Be a Problem Water can be a reactive...
Internal Corrosion and Tuberculation of Sprinkler Piping
Iron and steel sprinkler piping, particularly dry pipe sprinkler systems, are subject to blockage and degraded flow performance by internal corrosion and tuberculation of the interior of the piping....
Testing and Inspection of Emergency Generators
Emergency generators are used to maintain electrical power to facilities and equipment considered important and/or critical to continued plant operations. They may be found in occupancies such as...
Legislative Review for Canada
In their November 2015 issue, Sprinkler Age magazine featured its Annual Legislative Review for the United States and Canada. This summary of legislation and codes offers an overview of regulations...
Legislative Review An Overview of Codes, Standards and Regulations in CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, MS, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA and TX
In their November 2015 issue, Sprinkler Age magazine featured its Annual Legislative Review for the United States and Canada. This summary of legislation and codes offers an overview of regulations...
Significant Changes to the 2016 Edition of NFPA 13
Several important changes are forthcoming in the release of the 2016 edition of NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. The most important change is the addition of protection...
Recent Changes to FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 8-9, Storage of Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and Plastic Commodities
The recently released June 2015 edition of FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 8-9, Storage of Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and Plastic Commodities, contains several changes from the previous version....
Protecting Storage Areas - Viking's New Automatic Sprinkler Head (Increased K-Factor)
The Viking Corporation has introduced the next size in Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR) technology with their model VK514 sprinkler head. This pendent head has a nominal Kfactor of 28.0 (404...
UL LISTED PRODUCT VERIFICATION
Several years ago, FM Approvals created their Approval Guide website (www.approvalguide.com), allowing you to verify an FM Approved product. Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) now joins in with their...
COUNTERFEIT SPRINKLER HEADS
Counterfeit equipment and materials, no matter whether it is currency, watches or medicine, affect the reliability of the end user's systems as well as the reputation of the authentic manufacturers....
Legislative Review for Canada
In their November 2014 issue, Sprinkler Age magazine featured its Annual Legislative Review for the United States and Canada. This summary of legislation and codes offers an overview of regulations...