Corrosion in sprinkler system piping can be a costly problem if leaks occur, causing damage to the interior of a structure, according to Matt Klaus, Principal Fire Protection Engineer with the ...

The type of sprinkler system (except deluge) typically depends on the environmental conditions in which the system will be used and the nature of the space being protected. Wet-Pipe Sprinkler System ...

The most effective means of combating a fire in a residential occupancy is a properly designed, installed, and maintained fire sprinkler system. These systems use automatic fire sprinklers that ...

Keywords: Nonstructural components, earthquakes, pressurized fire sprinkler piping systems, tee joint connections, numerical models Abstract: This report presents the results from experimental and ...

Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT, President Kim, Byung-Suk) has developed a novel non-welded ring-type pipe fitting system to address leakage and corrosion issues in ...

The listing is to UL 1821, Thermoplastic Sprinkler Pipe and Fittings for Fire Protection Service It approves (with certain limitations) the use of flexible AquaPEX tubing and ProPEX expansion fittings ...

Inventors began experimenting with automatic sprinklers around 1860. These systems started out as pipes with holes drilled in them. When a fire occurred, the water was turned on to control the fire.

The installation of sprinkler systems has been recommended for many other types of public sector buildings, including care homes and hospitals, as well as commercial buildings. As a consequence, many ...

You have heard the benefits of residential sprinkler systems and this article is intended to give some brief facts about the installation of residential sprinkler ...