Fire Inspections Archives

#233 – What is a Fire Riser Room? IFC and NFPA Requirements

June 7, 2023July 23, 2019

QRFS explains why buildings need these fire sprinkler control centers, where they must be placed, and how fire riser rooms must be maintained.

#232 – Common Mistakes that Cause Fire Sprinkler Failure, Part 2

January 19, 2023July 22, 2019

Human error causes the majority of fire sprinkler failures. QRFS completes its examination of the biggest mistakes that leave people and property unprotected from fire.

#202 – Is it Time to Retire Your Life Safety Rope?

June 10, 2019

QRFS explains how to inspect and record accurate histories of life safety rope, helping fire departments determine whether they are still safe for service.

#185 – Guide to Dry Sprinkler Systems, Part 6: Quarterly, Annual, and Longer Inspections

May 16, 2019

QRFS finishes its thorough guide to meeting NFPA 25 timelines for dry sprinkler system inspections, covering the longer deadlines for various components.

#183 – How to Write a Scope of Work for Fire Sprinkler Services

May 14, 2019

Codes and standards place responsibility for fire sprinkler inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) on the property owner but contractors are typically used to do it. Writing a clear scope of work can help guarantee reliable, code-compliant ITM.

#176 – Guide to Dry Sprinkler Systems, Part 5: Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Inspections

January 22, 2024May 1, 2019

Read this guide for insights on meeting NFPA 25’s daily, weekly, and monthly inspection timelines for dry sprinkler systems.

#148 – Fire Codes for Business: The Business Occupancy

December 12, 2022February 19, 2019

Follow the right fire codes for business that govern fire sprinklers, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, and safe food service operations if your organization is classified as a business occupancy.

#140 – Fire Safety Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Reporting: The Digital Future

January 29, 2019January 15, 2019

Digital inspection, testing, and maintenance reporting is increasing, with implications for fire system safety and fire code. A recent summit held by the NFSA and AFAA examined the issue with the aim of “Getting to 100% Compliance.” QRFS explains the promise and challenges of digital ITM reporting.

#136 – Common Fire Code Violations from the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

June 17, 2019November 27, 2018

From improper sprinkler clearance to blocked fire department connections, QRFS runs down 5 common fire code violations cited by the authority having jurisdiction – your local fire marshal or code inspector.

#129 – NFPA 25: 10 Most Common Fire Protection Compliance Issues & How to Avoid Them, Part 2

March 28, 2023October 9, 2018

In the second installment of a two-part series, QRFS explains the top inspection violations in fire sprinklers and standpipes noted by Jack Coffelt, National Operations Manager for Siemens Industry, Inc., a national fire protection inspection, testing and maintenance (ITM) contractor.