Here at Davis Ulmer, few things make us happier than when a sprinkler system saves the day. And just two days ago in Oxford, England a fire sprinkler system prevented an important piece of the historic area from going up in flames. On the morning of Monday, December 28, 2015, a refrigerator in Oxford’s Covered…
From lower energy bills to tax rebates and cleaner air, there are many benefits to building a green home. This being said, there is one major safety concern to living in a home that uses optimum value engineering: these homes burn much more quickly than older buildings. What is optimum value engineering? You are probably…
Thanksgiving is just a week away, and since cooking is the number one cause of home fires and injuries, it is important to take a few moments to think about fire safety this holiday season. With a wide array of dishes to prepare and a whole bunch of family members milling about, it is important…
On October 9, 2015, Beach Lake Sprinkler Corp. joined the APi family, helping APi Group and Davis Ulmer to expand their coverage across Eastern Pennsylvania and West Central Florida. Founded by Scott Treverton in 1992, Beach Lake Sprinkler Corp. is a well-rounded fire protection company with two offices; one in Beach Lake, Pennsylvania and the…
When looked at on a global scale, the fire sprinkler market has a value of $7.5 billion as recently as 2014. However, analysts predict that number will grow to $15.19 billion by 2022, a span of only eight years. What’s contributing to this predicted growth? There are quite a few reasons why this expansion makes…
We’re always looking for real world examples of sprinkler systems saving lives and property, and fortunately the numbers of stories like this seem to be increasing across the country. With more sprinkler systems being installed in houses and apartment buildings, residential properties are starting to benefit from the same protection most commercial establishments have had…
While the word is spreading about the importance of having fire sprinklers in every build, there is still not enough being done to remedy the problem. Fortunately, we’re seeing a new push from some of the highest levels of government, including the in the House of Representatives in Washington D.C. Just recently, several representatives from…
Throughout these blog posts, we have done our best to educate you the reader and the public as a whole on the benefits and necessity of fire sprinklers. We have discussed fire codes, how the seasons affect that need, and how buildings, large and small, absolutely need fire sprinklers nowadays. Every so often we come…
URBAN SPRAWL HAS CHANGED LANDSCAPE Are fire sprinklers putting out the new normal? We hope so, especially when it concerns El Paso County in Colorado, which is wildfire country – and it has been that way for hundreds of years, long before American settlers came. It is part of the culture and the lore, ingrained…
The Fourth of July weekend has come and gone, and at Davis Ulmer, we hope you had a safe and happy weekend, hanging out with close friends and family. While it’s nice to let loose and celebrate around the holidays, it is prudent that you maintain a level of safety so no one gets hurt.…
