Fire Sprinkler System Components Archives

#263 – Preparing Fire Protection Systems for Hurricanes and Restoring Them to Service

September 5, 2019September 5, 2019

As the threat of hurricane flooding grows greater, QRFS explains how to get your system ready for a storm—and how to restore it to service after the water recedes.

#261 – Fire Sprinkler Head Guard Color: Requirements and Best Practices

September 3, 2019September 3, 2019

Smart color choices help code-compliant fire sprinkler head guards (sprinkler head cages) enhance a building’s look while reducing accidental discharges.

#260 – What Makes Residential Fire Sprinkler Heads Special?

September 2, 2019

QRFS examines the difference between residential fire sprinkler heads and other sprinkler heads, as well as NFPA standards for residential sprinkler systems.

#257 – Fire Risers, Part 1: Essential Fire Sprinkler Riser Components

December 13, 2022August 27, 2019

Each fire riser serves as a central hub for sprinkler system inspection, testing, and repair. For more on residential and commercial risers, fire sprinkler riser components, and how they’re used in different system types, read on.

#256 – Understanding Fire Compartmentation in Buildings and Fire Sprinkler Pipe Penetrations

December 13, 2022August 26, 2019

Learn about NFPA & IBC requirements for fire compartmentation in buildings, including standards sprinkler pipe penetrations must meet for fire-resistance.

#254 – Cleaning Sprinkler Heads: Why You Really Need to Do It

April 23, 2024August 21, 2019

Learn what gross and hazardous particles lurk in the dust and grime on fire sprinklers—and how a tool for cleaning sprinkler heads gets rid of them without risking a flood.

#253 – Guide to Victaulic Fire Sprinkler Escutcheons for Model V27, V29, V34, and V36 Heads

January 23, 2022August 20, 2019

Victaulic’s straightforward selection of fire sprinkler escutcheons makes it easy for consumers to find a compatible design and finish. Read on to learn more about Victaulic’s fire sprinkler escutcheons and parts for the Model V27, V34, and more.

#252 – Set and Cure Times for CPVC Glue (Solvent Cement): How Much Time Does It Take to Dry?

June 7, 2023August 19, 2019

Often called CPVC glue, CPVC solvent cement joins pipes and fittings at a molecular level. QRFS covers everything installers need to know about the time required for CPVC glue to initially dry (set) and permanently cure when used with CPVC brands like BlazeMaster®, FlameGuard®, and ThermaFit Industries.

#251 – A Guide to NFPA 13’s Alphabet Soup of Referenced Publications and Their Acronyms

August 16, 2019

Learn what the common acronyms used in NFPA 13 mean, what publications they reference, and which standards are applicable to fire sprinkler systems.

Tope beam clamps for fire sprinkler pipe

#248 – A Guide to Top Beam Clamps for Fire Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems

August 13, 2019August 13, 2019

Top beam clamps used to hang pipes in fire sprinkler and standpipe systems perform well in buildings with steel beams and other metal supports. Learn how they work, where they’re used, and what fire code requires.