by Sean Ellis | Sep 27, 2026 | Fire Protection
TL;DR: Texas businesses must follow NFPA 10 and OSHA 1910.157 rules for fire extinguisher placement, monthly visual checks, and annual maintenance by a licensed technician, plus periodic 6- and 12-year testing. This checklist breaks down exactly what Houston property...
by Sean Ellis | Sep 26, 2026 | Fire Protection
TL;DR: Water-based sprinklers can destroy server equipment as thoroughly as fire itself. Clean agent suppression systems discharge a gaseous agent within seconds, extinguish fires without residue, and keep servers online — making them the code-preferred choice under...
by Sean Ellis | Sep 24, 2026 | Fire Protection
TL;DR: Oxygen trapped inside fire sprinkler pipes is the primary driver of internal corrosion, causing pinhole leaks and premature pipe failure — a particular risk in Houston’s high-humidity environment. Nitrogen inerting replaces that oxygen with inert nitrogen...
by Sean Ellis | Sep 23, 2026 | Fire Protection
TL;DR: Wet pipe systems deliver water instantly and cost less to install, making them the right choice for most heated Houston commercial spaces. Dry pipe systems keep pressurized air in the pipes instead of water, making them essential for unheated warehouses,...
by Sean Ellis | Sep 22, 2026 | Fire Protection
TL;DR: NFPA 25 requires fire sprinkler inspections on a tiered schedule ranging from weekly gauge checks to five-year internal pipe assessments — and an annual visit alone does not meet the standard. In Houston, commercial property owners bear full legal...
