Fire Sprinkler Regulatory Archives

Fire sprinkler replacement — who can do it?

#283 – Fire Sprinkler Head Replacement: Who is Authorized to Do It and How?

January 26, 2023October 16, 2019

It’s time to replace your fire sprinkler heads. QRFS explains the equipment, NFPA standards, and procedures involved in repairing a sprinkler system.

#279 – Fire Protection in Horse Barns and Stables: NFPA 150 Requirements

December 13, 2022October 8, 2019

Learn the systems and procedures for fire protection in horse barns and stables according to the latest edition of NFPA 150.

#278 – The Deadliest Fires in U.S. History: Lessons Learned from The Beverly Hills Supper Club Fire

October 3, 2019

Learn how the loss of 165 lives in the 1977 Beverly Hills Supper Club fire prompted stricter laws and fire safety regulations on a national level.

Sprinkler check valve installation shotgun valve

#276 – Sprinkler Check Valve Installation and Selection: Shotgun Riser Check Valves

October 1, 2019

With threaded ports for gauges and a drain valve, backflow-preventing sprinkler check valves can expedite the code-compliant installation of system risers. Read on to learn more about the design and installation of “shotgun” risers—and how they compare to common alternatives.

#275 – Fire Watch Procedures: When and How It’s Required

December 13, 2022September 26, 2019

Learn when a fire watch is needed according to ICC, NFPA & OSHA and how to conduct this oft-misunderstood fire prevention technique.

Virginia blocks residential sprinkler mandate

#274 – Virginia Votes Against Residential Fire Sprinkler Mandate; Firefighters Criticize the Decision

September 25, 2019September 25, 2019

A Virginia fire chief’s attempt to add residential fire sprinkler requirements to building codes has failed. Learn about the debate over sprinklers.

Fire inspection software for facilities managers

#272 – Facility Maintenance: Fire Inspection Software is the Efficiency & Compliance Solution

September 23, 2019

Learn how fire inspection software ensures life safety by helping facility managers perform faster, more reliable inspections, testing, and maintenance of fire protection systems.

#271 – The Deadliest Fires in U.S. History: The MGM Grand Fire in Las Vegas

August 20, 2024September 19, 2019

QRFS explains how the tragic MGM Grand Fire in Las Vegas in 1980 sparked tougher life safety codes at hotels and casinos.

#270 – How Fire Bells and Water Motor Gongs Work with Fire Risers

January 31, 2020September 18, 2019

Fire alarm bells connected to the system riser can provide first responders with essential information—and encourage passersby to quickly call the fire department. Learn what NFPA standards have to say about joining fire alarm bells and water motor gongs to fire risers in both standpipe and fire sprinkler systems.

Classifying deficiencies in a fire sprinkler inspection

#269 – Standpipe and Fire Sprinkler Inspections: Classifying Deficiencies and Impairments

October 17, 2019September 17, 2019

Classifying deficiencies and impairments during standpipe and fire sprinkler inspections is difficult. Learn the NFPA guidelines and the system for color-coded tagging.