Emergency Exit Lights and Signs Archives

Fire safety in churches and other houses of worship

#361 – Fire Safety in Churches, Temples, Mosques, and Synagogues

September 8, 2020

Learn the NFPA model code requirements for maintaining fire safety in churches, mosques, synagogues, and other houses of worship.

#263 – Preparing Fire Protection Systems for Hurricanes and Restoring Them to Service

September 5, 2019September 5, 2019

As the threat of hurricane flooding grows greater, QRFS explains how to get your system ready for a storm—and how to restore it to service after the water recedes.

#229 – Property Condition Assessment of Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems

July 17, 2019

A property condition assessment ensures that life safety systems are working and up to code—avoiding expensive surprises in a commercial real estate deal.

#174 – Preventing Emergency Light or Exit Sign Failure: Batteries, Bulbs, and More

April 26, 2019

Paying attention to the type of batteries and bulbs and other important features can help facilities managers choose exit signs and emergency lights that work for years to come.

Signs for main drain and inspectors test valves hanging from fire sprinkler pipes

#87 – A Guide to Fire Sprinkler Signs and System Marking in NFPA 13

February 21, 2023December 14, 2017

NFPA requires many signs in a fire sprinkler system. Learn about them all to ensure your system is properly marked. Why? So first responders, building managers, and fire professionals all access a well-marked, easy-to-navigate fire protection system that works.

An exit sign in a hallway, pointing right.

#64 – Emergency Exit Signs and Lights: Regulations and Types

October 20, 2020May 26, 2017

This article explores different types of emergency exit signs and lights and the associated regulations.