Corrosion was the subject of three presentations at Fire Sprinkler International 2016 (FSI) in Munich in April and two seminars at the American Fire Sprinkler Association Convention & Exhibition (AFSA) in Nashville in September. What I heard at those shows…
Response times of sprinkler glass bulbs in a residential room fire
The response time of fire sprinklers is essential for their performance, especially in applications where life safety protection is desired. The earlier the sprinkler activates, the smaller the size of the fire. The aim of this study was to determine…
Improper ceiling plane and sprinkler head alignment with suspended ceilings
Suspended ceilings – or false ceilings as they are sometimes referred to – are a common sight in both commercial and industrial settings across the globe. Alex Dick, Fire Protection Manager UK and Ireland for Victaulic – the world leading…
Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co. Inc
[mkd_section_title pattern_style="light" title="Stand 7-A22"] The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Company (RASCO) with twenty-three branches based all around the world, is one of the world’s largest manufacturers and distributors of fire sprinkler equipment. Founded in 1920 by Frank J Fee, Reliable today,…
Mobility scooter fires: Sprinklers can save lives
London housing provider, Lewisham Homes, has partnered with the London Fire Brigade, the Building Research Establishment (BRE) and British Automatic Sprinkler Association (BASFA) to carry out world first experiments in fire safety. The tests examined how effective residential sprinkler systems…
Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Company
The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Company (RASCO) with twenty-four branches based all around the world, is one of the world’s largest manufacturers and distributors of fire sprinkler equipment. Founded in 1920 by Frank J Fee, Reliable today, four generations on, is…
Maintaining a High Level of Fire Sprinkler Performance
For decades fire sprinklers have proven to be an effective and invaluable tool for protecting property and life from the potentially devastating effects of fire. With the increased awareness and public concern for building safety, there is a growing need…
Sprinklers Suppress European Cross-Channel Ferry Fire
A huge fire that broke out in the engine room of the Pride of Canterbury cross-Channel P&O ferry carrying more than 300 passengers and 119 crew was extinguished by sprinklers in 20 minutes. The ferry, which plies the route between…
Latest Progress by Sprinklers and Water Mist in Europe
European codes and standards increasingly recognise sprinklers and water mist. Over the past decade, most European countries have introduced requirements to fit sprinklers in new high rise buildings. Most of those countries that did not already require sprinklers in shopping…
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