Fire Sprinkler Regulatory Archives

#380 — Sprinkler Head Spacing: Extended Coverage Fire Sprinklers, Part 1

March 16, 2021

Learn the basics for the maximum and minimum distances for extended coverage fire sprinklers according to NFPA 13.

#379 – Fire Sprinkler Retrofits: An End-User’s Guide to Understanding Systems

March 8, 2023March 2, 2021

Learn about the NFPA standards governing fire sprinkler retrofits and installations and how to read these documents, ID system components, and more.

#376 – U.S. vs. Canada Codes: What’s Different and When Does NFPA Apply?

December 27, 2022January 19, 2021

Fire protection, building, and life safety codes are unique in Canada. Read a rundown of how NFPA & Canada codes & standards interact—and how these rules are different from the U.S.

#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!

#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.

#358 – How Much Water Pressure is Required for Fire Sprinkler Systems?

October 27, 2020August 18, 2020

Sufficient pressure is vital for working fire sprinklers. But how much sprinkler water pressure is enough? Learn the physics and NFPA rules.