by Annabella McComb | Nov 16, 2025 | Blog, Inspection and Testing, Special Hazards
When protecting sensitive equipment or mission-critical spaces, some facilities choose a clean agent fire protection system instead of traditional water-based protection. Clean agent systems use gas instead of water, which means they can put out a fire quickly without...
by Annabella McComb | Oct 19, 2025 | Blog, Inspection and Testing
Fire pumps play a critical role in water-based fire protection systems. When a building’s water supply doesn’t provide enough pressure, the fire pump steps in—boosting water flow so sprinklers, standpipes, and other suppression systems can do their job when it matters...
by Annabella McComb | Sep 14, 2025 | Blog, Fire Sprinklers, Inspection and Testing
Why Early Winterization of Fire Protection Systems Matter September may feel early to start talking about winter, but when it comes to fire protection, waiting until the first freeze is too late. Each year, frozen pipes and malfunctioning systems cause costly damage...
by Annabella McComb | Aug 17, 2025 | Blog, Fire Sprinklers, Inspection and Testing
5 Signs You Need to Upgrade Your Fire Protection System Before Winter Preparing your fire protection system for colder temperatures isn’t something you want to leave to the last minute. Water-based systems can freeze, heating equipment adds fire risks, and building...
by Annabella McComb | Jul 6, 2025 | Blog, Corrosion Management, Inspection and Testing
Most Common Type of Corrosion Corrosion is one of the leading threats to the long-term reliability of fire sprinkler systems. Left unchecked, it can cause costly damage, reduce system effectiveness, and even lead to failure during a fire emergency. Knowing the types...
