Fire Sprinkler Cover Plates Archives

#464 — What is a Fire Sprinkler Assembly, and Why Is It Important?

November 15, 2024November 6, 2024

NFPA standards and other documents reference the sprinkler assembly and specify which accessories must be part of it. Read this guide!

#438 – How to Replace a Fire Sprinkler Cover Plate

April 11, 2024November 8, 2023

Learn about how to remove and install concealed fire sprinkler cover plates—and why—with this step-by-step guide.

#431 – Tyco LFII Sprinkler Changes & When You Need “Long-Neck” Covers

August 4, 2023August 2, 2023

Tyco has updated some of its LFII sprinklers along with the cover plates that fit some of them. Here’s what’s changed and what you need to buy.

#421 – Understanding Fire Sprinkler Cover Plate Features & Variations

June 7, 2023March 1, 2023

Cover plates for concealed fire sprinklers come in different shapes, sizes & more. Learn what the options mean so you can pick the right cover plate for the job.

#396 – Viking’s Latest Thread-On Concealed Sprinkler Cover Plates

October 30, 2022October 26, 2021

Viking’s newest concealed fire sprinkler cover plate threads into place Viking launched a new thread-on cover plate for concealed fire sprinklers. These covers are designed for use with Viking’s existing line of Mirage, Freedom, and … Read more

#382 – Install Sprinkler Head Cover Plates with the Proper Tools

April 13, 2021

Learn how fire sprinkler head cover plate installation tools make it easy to remove sprinkler caps and install cover plates—safely from the floor.

#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.

Concealed sprinkler head vs recessed sprinkler head

#354 – Recessed vs. Concealed Sprinkler Heads: What’s The Difference?

January 23, 2022July 21, 2020

Recessed sprinklers stay in sight. Cover plates hide concealed sprinklers. But learn why there’s more to these types sprinklers than meets the eye.

#352 – The Essential Guide to Tyco Sprinkler Heads

January 23, 2022July 7, 2020

Choosing fire sprinklers shouldn’t be difficult. Learn about the broad selection of Tyco sprinkler heads for any application.

#351 – A Guide to Viking Fire Sprinkler Heads

June 30, 2020

Viking fire sprinkler heads fill many roles. QRFS outlines the features of 3 lines of Viking’s commercial fire sprinkler heads—Model M, XT1, and Mirage.