#216 – Guide to Dry Sprinkler Systems, Part 9: Quarterly and Semiannual Testing
QRFS continues its series on dry sprinkler testing requirements by detailing the quarterly and semiannual tests required by NFPA 25.
QRFS continues its series on dry sprinkler testing requirements by detailing the quarterly and semiannual tests required by NFPA 25.
QRFS examines what to do if you’ve uncovered fire sprinkler corrosion in pipes—and steps you can take to avoid costly repairs or system replacements in the future.
Installers and designers rely on NFPA 13 for the effective placement of fire sprinklers. To learn more about the maximum and minimum distances from standard sprinkler heads to walls—and from one head to another—read on.
Fire sprinkler installations are becoming increasingly popular as more state and local governments adopt model codes (partially or in whole) as laws. This article highlights current trends & legislative activity.
Sidewall sprinkler heads are an impressive and helpful addition to any fire protection designer’s toolkit. Learn how they work and the important ways in which horizontal and vertical models differ.
An overview of the fire protection requirements for storage facilities, which are often fewer than many other occupancy types.
QRFS begins a multiple-part series on NFPA 25 testing requirements for dry sprinkler systems with daily, weekly, and monthly requirements.
Growth in the use of automatic fire sprinklers continues to surge thanks to a combination of technology innovation, regulatory trends, and growing documentation on the effectiveness and reliability of fire sprinklers across industries and sectors.
QRFS finishes its thorough guide to meeting NFPA 25 timelines for dry sprinkler system inspections, covering the longer deadlines for various components.
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.