What is a tamper switch, and why does every sprinkler valve need one?
A sprinkler system only works if its valves are open. A tamper switch watches each valve and tells the fire alarm panel the moment one starts to close.
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Addressable or conventional fire alarm: which one does your building need?
Both systems find a fire and sound the alarm. The difference is how precisely they tell you where it is, and that decides which one suits your building.
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How often should a fire pump be tested?
A fire pump can sit idle for years and still has to start the first time. This is the testing routine NFPA 25 sets out, weekly, monthly and yearly, and what to record each time.
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