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Double check valve assemblies, detector check valves and reduced-pressure zone assemblies protect potable water systems from backflow, especially in fire protection and high-hazard applications.
Last month, in Part 2 of this series, we covered air gaps, air breaks, atmospheric vacuum breakers, hose thread applied vacuum breakers and pressure vacuum breakers.
Suppression systems, such as preaction, water mist, and clean agent (gaseous) systems, offer several distinct advantages and limitations in data centers.
While data center fires remain relatively rare, fire-related outages can be costly. According to the 2025 Uptime Institute Report, 54% of respondents noted their most recent significant data center outage cost more than $100,000.
A fire pump can solve a pressure problem, but a PRV in the wrong place can create a bigger one. NFPA 20 makes clear where pressure control belongs — and where it doesn’t.
If you’ve spent any time around fire pump submittals or fire pump rooms, chances are you’ve probably run into this scenario.