Fire Protection Journal

Code & Compliance·May 19, 2026

Kord Fire Protection Highlights Annual, Five-Year Sprinkler Inspections for Southern California Properties

Citing NFPA 25 and California codes, the company is calling attention to the different requirements for annual and five-year sprinkler system inspections to ensure building safety and compliance.

Projects·May 19, 2026

Sprinkler Malfunction Shuts Down 11 Operating Rooms at Philadelphia Children's Hospital

A sprinkler break on May 4 at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia caused significant flooding, forcing the temporary closure of all 11 of the facility's operating rooms.

Projects·May 19, 2026

Single Sprinkler Head Contains Balcony Fire at Annapolis Apartment Building

An apartment building's fire protection system successfully contained a balcony fire to its point of origin, preventing spread to the interior and neighboring units. The incident highlights the effectiveness of automatic sprinkler systems in multi-family residential properties.

Code & Compliance·April 19, 2026

Experts: Post-Handover Maintenance, Not Regulation, is Key High-Rise Fire Safety Challenge

Citing a rise in high-rise residential fires in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian fire safety and property management experts argue that the nation's robust regulations are being undermined by post-handover failures in maintenance, funding, and stewardship by building management.

Projects·April 19, 2026

Volunteer Shortage Forces Northern Tazewell Fire District to Outsource Services

After 75 years, the Northern Tazewell Fire Protection District will cease independent operations on May 1, contracting with the Washington and East Peoria fire departments for all services due to a severe decline in volunteer firefighters.

Products·April 19, 2026

FM Global Sets Guinness World Record with 1,007-Sprinkler Historical Display

FM Global has secured a Guinness World Records title for the largest fire sprinkler display, featuring 1,007 devices at its Rhode Island research campus. The display serves as a historical timeline of sprinkler technology, from 19th-century models to modern designs.

Code & Compliance·April 19, 2026

Fire Protection Journal

Kord Fire Protection Highlights Annual, Five-Year Sprinkler Inspections for Southern California Properties

Sprinkler Malfunction Shuts Down 11 Operating Rooms at Philadelphia Children's Hospital

Single Sprinkler Head Contains Balcony Fire at Annapolis Apartment Building

Experts: Post-Handover Maintenance, Not Regulation, is Key High-Rise Fire Safety Challenge

Volunteer Shortage Forces Northern Tazewell Fire District to Outsource Services

FM Global Sets Guinness World Record with 1,007-Sprinkler Historical Display

HFSC and NFPA Set Dates for Home Fire Sprinkler Week 2026

Kingston Council Approves £2.9 Million for Housing Stock Fire Safety Upgrades

APi Group Acquires European Sprinkler Firm Wtech Fire Group

ERB Asfalistiki Partners with Government and Safety Bodies for Fire Protection Seminar