As AHJs begin to adopt the 2023 edition of NFPA 25, knowing what’s new and how it will change the way you inspect your customers’ buildings is essential.
Fire Sprinkler
Choosing the Right Fire Suppression System for Your Industry
Selecting the right fire suppression system is key to protecting personnel, assets, and operations. This guide will help you make the best choice for your needs.
The Fire Protection Podcast : Episode #50 – What’s new at the AFSA with Bob Caputo
Episode Summary Welcome to Episode #50, where Drew engages in an insightful conversation with none other than Bob Caputo, the distinguished President of the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA.) Bob delves into his extensive history within the fire...
There’s No Party Like a Fire Pump Party
In late June, our Product Team – led by Katie Doyle and Griffin Malcolm (pictured below), had the opportunity to shadow an electric fire pump inspection conducted by North East Fire Protection Systems, Inc. Service Manager Chris Owens and Technician Grady Beck led the...
Inspect Point Customer Spotlight: Mack Fire Protection
Mack Fire is a full-service contractor offering system design, fabrication, installation, service, maintenance, testing, and inspection services. Mack covers Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York, with a new expansion into Western New York State and Westchester County.
Top 10 Non-Technical Things Everyone Should Know About NFPA 25
NFPA 25 exists to ensure the operational readiness of sprinkler systems if and when there’s a fire. It’s widely accepted that working sprinkler systems are the single best protection against unwanted fire. NFPA 25 serves as a standard to support sprinkler system...
The Importance of Fire Pump Testing
Why a Fire Pump Test is Vital to Any Fire Protection System A building’s fire pump system is one of the most important parts of its fire protection system. In the worst situations, we turn to a building’s fire pump system to keep water flowing where we need it. It’s...
Regular Sprinkler Testing Can Save Lives
We know that the jobs we perform are important. What we do on the job may seem tedious, but that’s how we know we’re doing the job correctly. While a technician might not have the most exciting day-to-day jobs, we can take solace in the fact that we’re keeping people...
History of the Fire Sprinkler
A Fire Protection and Safety Equipment History Lesson In 1812, Sir William Congreve installed the first water sprinkler system in the Theatre Royal. It had been the first one installed anywhere in the world. It was a large pipe connected to smaller, perforated one all...
Frederick Grinnell: The Forefather of Fire Protection
Today is not just any ordinary Tuesday in August. It is the birthday of a great innovator, entrepreneur, and my fellow alumnus (of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute). Frederick Grinnell was born on this day in 1855, and he paved the road for what fire protection is...
Video: Riser Manifold Inspection
It is absolutely vital that fire protection equipment is functioning when it needs to be. Inspect Point co-founder Drew Slocum has been walking through the ins and outs of a visual inspection of a wet system, today he covers the inspection of a riser manifold or floor...
Video: Dry Pipe Valve Inspection
Drew Slocum, Inspect Point co-founder, shows how visual inspections of dry pipe valve systems are performed. Many things can go wrong if a dry pipe system is not properly maintained. These inspections help ensure that this lifesaving equipment is functional if it is...