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#140 – Corrosion Management for Dry Sprinkler Systems / Preaction Systems

By Rob Stewart and Mary Raines Addressing corrosion issues in dry systems is important and takes time. Not approaching these ...

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#139 – Top Differences between Conventional and Addressable Fire Alarm Systems

By Mary Raines, Anthony Medawar and Shawn Lee We know you want to make the best decision when it comes ...

Math Formulas and Figures

#138 – Basic Hydraulic Calculation Tips

By Jacob Raines We know that learning higher math concepts can make you feel a little queasy. Not knowing the ...

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#137 – What is an AHJ?

By Bill Ford & Mary Raines What is an AHJ? One of the few NFPA “Official” Definitions contained in the ...

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#136 – 5 Ways to optimize your time + maximize learning during COVID 19

By Christine Salzman 5 Ways to Optimize Your Time + Maximize Learning During COVID-19 With many offices and learning opportunities ...

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#135 – Non-Technical Things Everyone Should Know about NFPA 25

Reviewed and written by Cheryl Ryan Inspect Point, a company with a cloud-based software created to assist companies in performing ...

NICET Covid-19 Update

News from NICET Pearson VUE testing centers (NICET's testing facility) begin reopening May 1, 2020! CPD COVID-19 Recertification NICET will ...

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#134 – Sprinkler Service Supply Checklist

Cheryl Ryan with input from Tom Doty When on a fire sprinkler service job, aside from a phone, what are ...

#133 – Demystifying Firestop

Alejandro Uribe, PE, CFPS, CET Learn the basics of fire-stopping and how to choose the correct solution Firestop Applications. Photo ...

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#132 – Tips to Increase Your Inspection, Testing & Maintenance Knowledge

by Lisa Salzman When fires start, the work of a fire protection professional impacts life and death. As the keeper ...

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#131 – Six (6) Strategies of Fire Protection

by Alejandro Uribe Learn how to identify and apply the 6 main strategies for fire protection Fire is a real ...

#130 – Detector Layout Part 4: Beam Construction

by Shawn Lee Next in our heat detector layout series is beam construction. For this post, we will assume that ...

NFPA 72 2019

#129 – Differences in NFPA 72 2019

by Anthony Medawar, CET Have you had a chance to review the 2019 edition of NFPA 72? NFPA has improved ...

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#128 – Wiring Ground Faults

by Shawn Lee Ground faults can be quite troublesome when dealing with fire alarm system malfunctions. While ground faults may ...

#127 – Fire Alarm Detector Layout Part 3: Solid Joists

by Shawn Lee To continue our posts about detector layout, we will review how to configure a fire alarm system ...

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#126 – What is the Value of NICET Certification for Water-Based Systems?

Proving proficiency is giving fire protection professionals a competitive edge In many industries, there are certifications that mark professionals as ...

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#125 – Fire Sprinkler Systems on College Campuses

by Will Strickler Fire sprinkler systems on college campuses are crucial in protecting the lives of students and faculty, along ...

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#124 – Test Prep is a Key to NICET Certification

by Sean Johnson We’ve all taken our fair share of tests and know that nervous feeling right before answering the ...

Class 3 Standpipe

#123 – Manual Standpipes and Acceptance Testing Methods

by William Strickler When installing a new manual wet or dry standpipe system, what is your company’s preferred method of ...

General Air Nitrogen Generator

#122 – Nitrogen Generator for My Fire Sprinkler System: Should I Install One?

by Ray Fremont, General Air Products Nitrogen Generators are an exceptional piece of technology for fire sprinkler systems… when installed ...

Residential Sprinkler System Drawing

#121 – Residential Sprinkler System Installation Is Important

by Bill Ford The installation and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems in a residential home can save lives and property ...

#120 – Getting Started with Fire Sprinkler Inspection & Testing

Suggestions for Entering the Field of Inspection & Testing in Water-Based Systems Are you interested in the field of Inspection ...

#119 – Fire Alarm Detector Layout Part 2: Irregularly Shaped Areas

by Shawn Lee References to NFPA 72 refer to the 2016 edition When we previously discussed fire alarm detector layout, ...

Math Formulas and Figures

#118 – Math Tips

by Lisa Salzman Back in the day, I was one of those students who liked math class. Call me crazy, ...

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#117 – Winter Preparation for Fire Sprinkler Systems

by Will Strickler It’s that time of year again, as winter preparation has started for those who maintain fire sprinkler ...

#116 – Traditional vs. Special Hazards Fire Suppression

by Michael Angstadt The entire idea behind employing a fire suppression system is the assurance that you can protect your ...

#115 – Testing: Automatic Transfer Switches for Fire Pumps

by Will Strickler Electric fire pumps, as we all know, are an essential part of any fire protection system that ...

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NFPA 72 Fire Alarm Detector Layout

#114 – Basic Fire Alarm Heat Detector Layout

by Shawn Lee. References to NFPA 72 refer to the 2016 edition Over the last 10 years or so, I have developed ...

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#113 – A Follow Up to Underground: How to Repair a Broken PIV Stem

by Jasen Buddemeier and Tom Doty In May a Fire Tech Tip was shared on the Fire Tech Productions Website ...

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#112 – Limit Your Liability When Installing Fire Sprinkler Systems

by Tom Doty After 40 years in the Sprinkler Industry, I’ve run across a few “leaky” situations. Let’s just say ...

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#111 – My Voltage Drop Problem

by Shawn Lee Occasionally I suffer from a mild form of Obsessive Compulsive Behavior (OCB). It generally has something to ...

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#110 – Tips to Follow When Working with Underground Piping by Tom Doty

by Tom Doty “There are no cheap mistakes in underground.” -Tom Doty A brief history: Underground piping has changed through ...

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#109 – Tips on Preparing for Your NICET Exam

by Lisa Salzman When preparing for your NICET exam, there are some things to keep in mind… NICET exams are ...

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#108 – 5 Steps to Greatness Summarized by Lisa Salzman

summarized by Lisa Salzman The following steps were delivered in a 5-week series by Truth at Work Out Hustle and ...

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#107 – Earthquake

by Justin Strousse The following is a story presented to Fire Tech Productions from Justin Strousse. He is the Director ...

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#106 – Freeze Machine

by Tom Doty Some years ago, our service department invested in a freeze machine. For those of you who don’t ...

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#105 – Exam Prep vs Knowing the Code

by Shawn Lee What brings this post to life was a discussion I had with a coworker about a quiz ...

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#104 – Fire Pump Maintenance

by Wills LaCrosse, Fire Tech Fire Pump Instructor, reposted from https://vibralign.com/other-topics/fire-pump-maintenance/ Wills LaCrosse is the owner of LaCrosse Engineering. LaCrosse ...

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Color Codes for Marking up Engineering Drawings

#103 – Color Codes for Marking Up Drawings

by Priscilla Duggins, Project Systems Specialist – SimplexGrinnell When marking up drawings or documents, use this standard multi-color pen system: ...

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#102 – Knowing Your Fire Alarm System

by Shawn Lee When it comes to personal enjoyment in the fire alarm field, my favorite activity is troubleshooting and ...

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#101 – The Importance of Fire Protection – Why We Do What We Do

by Bruce Agan, USAutomatic Fire and Security Bruce Agan, a fire sprinkler contractor in Carmel, Indiana, often recruits young hires ...

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