Fire Safety Codes and Regulations Archives

#375 – How to Select Residential Sprinkler Heads

January 6, 2021

Building a home fire sprinkler system? Get residential sprinkler heads with the right features, including type, thermal rating, K-factor & aesthetics.

#374 – The Elements of Fire Sprinkler System Design

June 7, 2023December 22, 2020

How is a fire sprinkler system created? Learn about the design process, basic math, and system components used for fire sprinkler system design.

#373 – California Fire Code: The Essentials of Fire Sprinkler Maintenance

December 27, 2022December 8, 2020

What are the fire sprinkler requirements in California? QRFS explains California Fire Code & breaks down the basic inspection, testing & maintenance rules.

#371 – Which Fire Sprinkler Flex Drop Do I Need? Part 2

January 23, 2022November 17, 2020

NFPA 13 offers guidelines for easy, compliant, and safe fire sprinkler flex drop installations. Learn the rules before your next project!

#370 – NFPA Guidance on Fire Hydrant Testing

November 28, 2022November 10, 2020

Learn when and how cities should perform hydrant flow tests—and why these measurements ensure that fire protection systems work in an emergency.

#368 – Fire Safety in Historic Buildings: A Rehabilitation Planning Guide

October 29, 2020October 27, 2020

Learn the NFPA model code requirements for rehabilitation and fire safety in historic buildings.

#366 – Arena Fire Protection & Life Safety Evaluation Guide

October 13, 2020

Learn the elements of a life safety evaluation for sports arenas, stadiums, and grounds including systems, plans, and other considerations.

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.

#355 – When and How to Contact the Authority Having Jurisdiction

July 28, 2020

Learn when to contact your authority having jurisdiction—including for building permits, impairments, licenses, and other technical questions.

#340 — How Does a Backflow Preventer Work?

April 22, 2020April 15, 2020

Backflow preventers stop harmful contaminants from polluting a city’s drinking water City water mains provide water for most homes and buildings, including the water used in fire protection systems. But the stagnant water that fills … Read more