Under the building code, the Uniacs townhouse requires a fire sprinkler system that has to remain operational at all times. "It's a real mess, a catch 22," Michael Uniac told Go Public.

To determine the exact CFM your sprinkler system can handle, find the gallons-per-minute (GPM) rating of each sprinkler head. Divide the total GPM of each zone by 7.5 to find the proper CFM of air ...

Page 2 of 3 Key Differences in Sprinkler Systems Dec 01, 2008 This article is an attempt to briefly cover the most common differences between types of sprinkler systems. Most sprinkler systems ...

Your sprinkler, drip system, and hoses are likely made up of PVC, poly, and plastic. While those materials are fairly resilient to weather changes, the water that flows through them is not.

If you live an area where the ground freezes, you probably know to turn off your sprinkler and irrigation system in the winter. But that’s not enough to prevent your PVC pipes from bursting due ...

Key Differences in Sprinkler Systems Today, many changes and enhancements of automatic fire sprinkler systems are coming forth at a rapid rate. By Alan McCartney Dec 01, 2008 This article is an ...