by Tom Resser | Aug 25, 2026 | Selection and Supply
How to Choose a Fire Suppression Company or Equipment Supplier for an Industrial Site Choosing a fire suppression company for an industrial site comes down to six questions, and the order matters. Does the equipment carry the listing the AHJ and the insurer will ask...
by Tom Resser | Aug 25, 2026 | Selection and Supply
Fire Suppression Equipment Lead Times in 2026 and How to Replace a Skid Without Delaying Your Project Fire suppression equipment lead times in 2026 can affect a project schedule if the order is placed only after the specification is approved. Dry chemical skids, fixed...
by Tom Resser | Aug 25, 2026 | Selection and Supply, Uncategorized
Fire Suppression System Manufacturers: How to Evaluate Listings, Lead Times & Support Evaluating a fire suppression system manufacturer comes down to four gates, passed in order: the product is listed or approved for the application by a body the AHJ accepts; the...
by Tom Resser | Aug 25, 2026 | Selection and Supply
Ansul or Equivalent: What a Substitute Dry Chemical System Has to Demonstrate A specification that reads "Ansul or equivalent" is not asking for an Ansul unit. It is asking for a unit that meets the performance the specifier had in mind when the brand name was written...
by Tom Resser | Aug 25, 2026 | Selection and Supply
Who Decides on Fire Protection in Petrochemical Project: Engineers, Contractors, Procurement, HSE and the AHJ Fire protection on a petrochemical project is decided by seven parties, and no single one of them can make the decision alone. The owner sets the risk...
by Tom Resser | Aug 25, 2026 | Selection and Supply
What Does a Dry Chemical Skid Cost? A Breakdown by Size, Agent and Options No manufacturer publishes a list price for a dry chemical skid, because almost every unit is configured, so a buyer comparing quotes is really comparing configurations. Cost is set by seven...
