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Five steps can help ensure that sprinkler water supply always meets design criteria

Fire sprinkler systems are a fairly standard building-code requirement. But sprinklers are far from "set it and forget it" building technology. That's because degradation of the water supply or impairment to a sprinkler system can have catastrophic consequences. Periodic inspection, testing, and maintenance of the sprinkler system are essential for proper sprinkler function. Failing to properly inspect, test and maintain sprinkler systems may result in citations and fines, or worse.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) publishes standards addressing automatic fire sprinkler systems. NFPA 13, ...

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