#123 – A Guide to Inspecting Fire Sprinkler Systems for Facility Managers, Part 6 December 11, 2022August 28, 2018 NFPA inspections of water storage tanks for fire protection In this installment of QRFS’ series on the inspection of commercial automatic fire sprinkler systems, we detail the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements for the inspection…
#259 – Fire Extinguisher Recharges: Learn When, Why, and How to Get One June 7, 2023August 29, 2019 Proper inspection and maintenance ensure your fire extinguishers are ready for use in an emergency Fire extinguishers are the first line of defense against small fires, and they must remain fully charged or pressurized to be effective…
#151 – Why and When the US Retrofits Sprinklers in Existing Buildings February 28, 2019February 28, 2019 A look at the history of life safety code and fire-sprinkler installation and retrofits Nearly every new commercial building constructed today has fire sprinklers; a new apartment complex, retail distribution center, office high-rise, hospital, and many, many more…
#144 – Restaurant Fire Safety Regulations & Systems: The NFPA Basics February 22, 2023January 31, 2019 Understanding restaurant fire safety regulations and fire protection systems protects your property, employees, and customers — and the health of your business So, you own a restaurant or you’re thinking of starting one? It’s an in-demand business – 39%…
#79 – A Guide to Loosening Locked-Up Valves with a Valve Wheel Wrench February 12, 2019October 19, 2017 Valve wheel wrenches loosen stuck valves safely and quickly with minimal force Handwheel-operated valves throttle the flow of liquids, semisolids, and gases in a wide variety of piping systems. But whether it’s in a fire sprinkler system,…
#173 – Sammy Screws vs. DeWALT HangerMate®+ Fasteners for Hanging Pipe April 26, 2019April 25, 2019 A comparison of the most popular threaded rod anchors used in fire sprinkler systems and other applications When it comes to fire sprinkler systems, any component that improves installation speed and efficiency without sacrificing safety or integrity is a…
#182 – How to Detect and Fix an Underground Standpipe Leak, Part 2 May 10, 2019 Close inspections and sophisticated tools can quickly put underground pipes in working order In the first installment of QRFS’s two-part series on underground standpipe leaks, we looked at how installers use flow and pressure tests to find problems in…
#154 – What is Water Hammer and How Does it Impact Firefighting? March 12, 2019 Small acts can cause sudden surges in pressure that threaten water-based systems and the people who work around them Most water-based systems – from household plumbing to municipal water supplies – are built to withstand abnormally high levels of pressure….
#226 – The Conflict Over Residential Fire Sprinkler Requirements, Part 1 February 11, 2021July 12, 2019 Support for residential fire sprinklers laws are bolstered by a track record of safety Fire sprinklers have been commonplace in commercial buildings since the 1960s and in commercial-residential structures (hotels, apartment buildings, and condos), since the 1990s. But whether…
#255 – What is a Hydrostatic Test Pump? A Review of Parts and Function August 22, 2019August 22, 2019 Learn the key hydrostatic test pump components and considerations As the force behind hydrostatic testing, hydrostatic test pumps deliver peace of mind that water-based fire protection systems won’t leak during use. They ensure that piping set-ups…