Category Archives: Fire Sprinkler Information

How to Prevent House Fires

How to Prevent House Fires

A fire in your home can be devastating and extremely damaging to your property.  No family wants to endure such a tragedy, however, almost 400,000 home fires occur a year. Check out these tips to keep your home safe from the inside out. The first step in preventing a house fire is to thoroughly inspect… Continue Reading

Creating A Family Fire Escape Plan

Creating A Family Fire Escape Plan

House fires can happen to any family. With a home fire escape plan, all members of the family can be appropriately prepared should a fire ever start. From the youngest to the oldest, everyone should participate in creating and regularly reviewing an emergency escape plan. While you hope to never use this plan, it is… Continue Reading

Understanding the Difference Between Wet and Dry Fire Sprinkler Systems

Understanding the Difference Between Wet and Dry Fire Sprinkler Systems

  We all understand the importance of a fire sprinkler system in the home or office. These systems cut the risk of fatalities in a home fire by 82 percent. However, not many know the difference between the two types of sprinkler systems: wet pipe vs. dry pipe. Wet pipe fire sprinkler systems In wet… Continue Reading

What Sets Off a Home Fire Sprinkler?

What Sets Off a Home Fire Sprinkler?

A residential fire sprinkler is an intricate, well-oiled machine that adds a high-value level of personal security to any home or building. However, not many understand the inner-workings of a home fire sprinkler system and exactly what triggers it to go off. Stored in your ceilings and walls, a residential fire sprinkler system brings an… Continue Reading

How “Trading-Up” with a Residential Fire Sprinkler System Can Benefit Developers

How “Trading-Up” with a Residential Fire Sprinkler System Can Benefit Developers

Committing to installing residential fire sprinkler systems in new developments proves extremely rewarding for homebuilders, communities, and buyers alike. Many cities agree to offer cost-saving incentives in the form of “trade-ups” to homebuilders who install fire sprinkler systems in their new developments. By installing these fire safety devices in new homes, developers typically become eligible… Continue Reading