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Fire Training with Steven Brown & Associates: Join Us!
January 10, 2019Steven Brown & Associates is hosting our 4th annual “Lunch & Learn” protection fire training session! Located at Crowne Plaza Wilmington North in Claymont, DE, join us from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM on Wednesday, February 6th for diesel-driven engine training.
Our featured guest speaker this year is Mike Mathes, Marketing Manager for Clarke Fire Protection. His knowledge is invaluable to our industry, and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to learn and grow in our abilities with him.
How Often Should You Test Your Fire Pump?
June 27, 2014If you are a building owner or facilities manager and you have a sprinkler system being supplied by a fire pump, it is your legal responsibility to maintain your equipment and keep it in proper working order. If you don’t have the expertise or time to do this, you need to hire someone qualified who…
How are Engines and Motors Sized for Fire Pumps?
February 20, 2014Another question we get pretty frequently here at Steven Brown & Associates, Inc. is how are engines and motors sized for fire pumps? In order to determine the sizing of motors and engines for Aurora fire pumps, we refer to the guidelines put forth by the U.L., as well as in Factory Mutual’s Approval Standard…
Do I Need a Main Relief Valve on Diesel Fire Pumps?
October 18, 2013One of the more common misconceptions we see when it comes to diesel fire pumps is that you are no longer required to have a main relief valve, also incorrectly referred to as a relief valve in some cases, for your fire pump installation. In order to comply with the National Fire Protection Association’s code…
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