Code & Compliance·May 19, 2026Kord Fire Protection Highlights Annual, Five-Year Sprinkler Inspections for Southern California PropertiesCiting 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, 2026Sprinkler Malfunction Shuts Down 11 Operating Rooms at Philadelphia Children's HospitalA 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, 2026Single Sprinkler Head Contains Balcony Fire at Annapolis Apartment BuildingAn 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, 2026Experts: Post-Handover Maintenance, Not Regulation, is Key High-Rise Fire Safety ChallengeCiting 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, 2026Volunteer Shortage Forces Northern Tazewell Fire District to Outsource ServicesAfter 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, 2026FM Global Sets Guinness World Record with 1,007-Sprinkler Historical DisplayFM 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, 2026HFSC and NFPA Set Dates for Home Fire Sprinkler Week 2026The Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) have scheduled Home Fire Sprinkler Week for May 10-16, 2026, providing fire safety advocates with themes and resources for the week-long awareness campaign.
Projects·April 19, 2026Kingston Council Approves £2.9 Million for Housing Stock Fire Safety UpgradesThe Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames has allocated an additional £2.9 million to complete fire safety works across its housing portfolio, targeting specific upgrades and ensuring regulatory compliance.
M&A·April 19, 2026APi Group Acquires European Sprinkler Firm Wtech Fire GroupAPi Group is expanding its European presence with the acquisition of Wtech Fire Group, a provider of fire sprinkler and suppression services.
Code & Compliance·March 19, 2026ERB Asfalistiki Partners with Government and Safety Bodies for Fire Protection SeminarERB Asfalistiki, in collaboration with the Department of Labour Inspection and the Cyprus Safety and Health Association, hosted a fire protection seminar for occupational safety and health professionals in Nicosia.
