More on Dry Sprinkler System Freeze Failures
News,System Design,Failure Analysis,Fire Sprinkler Freeze Failures,Subrogation
October 31, 2012
As temperatures drop, the potential for sprinkler freeze failures rises. Dry pipe sprinkler systems are one way to avoid of freeze failures, but even they are not immune. Wet Pipe Sprinklers vs. Dry Pipe Sprinklers As we…
What Can A Fire Protection Engineer Do To Help During a Fire Loss Investigation?
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August 1, 2012
Fire protection engineers are a vital asset in fire loss investigations. With a broad range of expertise related to fire dynamics, building construction, codes and standards, and fire protection systems, few are better suited…
Questions Attorneys Should Ask During A Fire Loss Investigation
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May 30, 2012
In cases of fire loss investigation, many questions will come up. For example: What started the fire? Did the fire spread? What materials played a role? Did the fire protection systems work right? Was the building…
Fire Protection Engineers For Lawyers
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May 2, 2012
The difference between winning and losing a fire loss case might hinge upon the scientific principles applied during the investigation. The more complex the issues, the more difficult it can be to demonstrate that scientific…
What To Do In The Case Of A Fire Sprinkler Discharge
News,Blog,Fire Sprinkler Freeze Failures,Subrogation
February 8, 2012
According to the NFSA: Automatic fire sprinkler systems are widely considered the single most effective tool for protecting life and property from unfriendly fire. There has never been a multiple loss of life from fire among…