Learn the National Fire Protection Association’s marine fire protection requirements for docks, boatyards, berthing areas, and wet and dry storage facilities—including fire sprinklers, standpipes, extinguishers, and fire alarms.
Learn how the State Fire Marshal’s extinguisher program, waste laws, and fire codes impact how you dispose of (and replace) fire extinguishers in California.
Certain problems with fire extinguishers can cause them to fail when they’re needed most. Learn how care, service, and inspection keep extinguishers intact.
QRFS compares fire blankets and fire extinguishers, explaining how and where each on may be used as part of a fire protection strategy.
Vinyl and plastic cover bags keep fire extinguishers protected. Learn about NFPA code requirements, uses and sizing guidelines for fire extinguisher covers.
The Americans with Disabilities Act helps wheelchair users and people with visual impairments safely navigate buildings and use life-saving devices. QRFS looks at ADA fire extinguisher height, pull station placement, and other rules designed to allow people with disabilities full access to these life-saving devices.
Portable fire extinguishers are an effective tool for putting out fires in their earliest stages. QRFS explains how NFPA extinguisher inspections provide building owners and their staff with timelines for fixing problems with fire extinguishers and cabinets.
Well-placed fire extinguishers are extremely effective at putting out small fires. QRFS reviews NFPA Fire Code and Standards for Portable Extinguishers for guidance on which buildings need fire extinguishers and where they are required.
This article explains the features of plastic fire extinguisher cabinets, where to use them, and their benefits.
Outdoor fire extinguisher cabinets are often a must-have accessory when it’s necessary (or simply safer) to place a fire extinguisher outside. To learn more, read on.
