Regular Testing for Fire Safety and Fire Prevention 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
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 of which were attached all around the building. In the
In October 2018, Inspect Point had the opportunity to see the Reliable Trailer in action at Long Island Pipe Supply in Green Island, NY. Brandon Telford, a Technical Services Manager with Reliable Automatic Sprinkler, gave us a tour of the trailer and a demo of several products that were onboard. Despite the weather, that decided to
Are you in Washington, DC for AFSA37? Make sure to stop by booth 116 to see the product in action and meet Jennifer and Drew!
Today is not any ordinary Tuesday in August. It is the birthday of a great innovator, entrepreneur and my fellow alumnus (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute). Frederick Grinnell was born on this day in 1855. He paved the road for what fire protection is today. Utilizing Henry Parmalee’s sprinkler invention, Frederick Grinnell went on to create a
It is absolutely vital that fire protection equipment is functioning when it needs to be. That’s why we recently posted a video where Drew Slocum walks you through the ins and outs of a visual inspection of a wet system, specifically a riser manifold or floor control valve. Check out the video below and our YouTube
The fire sprinkler is a standard item in most office buildings, hotels, and other public places. However, what is a fire sprinkler? How do they work? What are the different types of commercial systems and what types of sprinklers are available for residential use? Moreover, what about those hand-held fire extinguishers? It can seem
The Inspect Point development team has busy the past few weeks developing, testing, and implementing the following features to the Inspect Point platform: Fire Exit Signs (NFPA 101) Ohio back flow templates Inspector Test Valves (ITVs) Drain Valve photos Let’s take a closer look at the new Inspect Point features available in the 2.7 release: Fire Exit Signs (NFPA 101)
With more than 1.4 billion users it’s no surprise why Facebook is an obvious platform for businesses to utilize. In addition to a business website, a Facebook business page is an excellent resource for displaying your contact and business information, along with building business recognition. Through the use of posts, images, and contact information, you can turn
The quicker an inspection is performed means more inspections – and more money for an inspection business. But how can you decrease the time it takes to complete an inspection without compromising safety and compliance? Inspect Point addresses these concerns by… Defaulting all inspection questions to ‘Yes’. This saves the tech, or inspector, time by having their attention dedicated to deficiency documentation and