Telgian Engineering & Consulting fire protection expert Jason Williams, CET will present a Fire Smarts “What to Expect During Your Annual Fire Sprinkler Inspection” webinar on October 10 from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm ET. Williams has 25 years of experience in fire protection and is a Fire Protection Consultant at Telgian Engineering & Consulting. He has performed and managed all aspects of inspection, testing and maintenance on fire sprinkler, fire alarm and special hazard systems, as well as developed and instructed training programs for technicians throughout the United States. Williams previously served as a principal member of the NFPA…

Dry pipe fire sprinkler systems are a very effective and reliable component in your fire protection system, however, additional maintenance is required. Dry pipe fire sprinkler system winterization begins with weekly maintenance and includes drum drip draining. What are Dry Pipe Fire Sprinkler Systems? Dry pipe sprinkler systems are utilized in areas of the facility where sprinkler protection is required, but is likely to experience freezing conditions. These areas can include: attics, entry vestibules, outside canopies, and similar areas. (If you are unsure if you have dry pipe sprinkler systems, refer to your Annual Sprinkler System Inspection Report.) Dry pipe…

Your building design is complete, and the time has come to start the construction process. Like with most projects, the due diligence phase is necessary to understand the project’s schedule, associated costs, and possible hurdles. One aspect of the due diligence phase involves fire protection, including requirements for fire sprinkler installation or meeting the locally codified fire flow requirements, which is the quantity and duration of water required to be available by fire hydrants or similar appurtenance for firefighting purposes. How can a building owner determine if a facility has enough water at the required pressure?  This is where a…