Most Popular Articles

We are excited to bring in the new year with some big plans for 2018. This week we're quickly recapping the most-read articles over the past 12 months:

1. ​Advantages of Return Bends in Fire Sprinkler Systems

• Purpose of Return Bends
• Advantages of Return Bends
• When to Use Them

2. Slope Requirements for Fire Sprinkler Pipe

• Summary of pipe slope requirements
• Refrigerated vs Non-Refrigerated Areas

3. Breakout of a Floor Control Riser Assembly

• Purpose and requirements for valves, drain pipe, inspector's tests, heights, and waterflow switches

4. Sprinkler Ceiling Obstructions

• Basic obstruction calculator for determining ceiling-mounted ceiling obstructions
• Covers pendents, sidewalls, uprights
• Includes extended coverage, residential, and standard sprinklers

5. Solving Noise from Dry-System Compressors

• Common issues with dry sprinkler systems
• Causes and fixes for leaky systems
• New product recommendation

6. Components of a Fire Sprinkler

• Identification of parts and common variations in fire sprinklers
• Purpose of each component of a sprinkler

7. Sprinkler Design for Elevators

• Sprinkler location requirements
• Code References for sources

8. New Occupant Load Factors Coming to NFPA 101

• Origins of the Load Factor for Business
• History of Load Factor Changes
• Discussion and Resolution for Latest Requirements

9. Details and Requirements of the Inspector's Test

• Inspector's Test and Drain Components
• Purpose of Each Component

10. The Other (Easy) Way to Space a Smoke Detector

• Methods for Spacing Smoke Detectors
• Discussion on the less-used smoke detector spacing allowance

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