Fire Sprinkler Systems Archives

#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.

#247 – XT1 Fire Sprinklers and Accessories: The “Next Generation” of Viking Sprinklers

January 21, 2022August 12, 2019

What do Viking’s new fire sprinklers, head guards, escutcheons, and water shields offer that earlier models don’t? QRFS looks at the Viking XT1 fire sprinkler platform, discussing product design, cross-compatibility between old and new products, and purchasing and identification tips.

#246 – Fire Pump Component Testing: NFPA 25 Annual Fire Pump Tests, Part 2

August 9, 2019

QRFS finishes its two-part series on annual fire pump testing with requirements for testing the specific components of fire pumps.

#245 – The Fire Pump Flow Test: NFPA 25 Requirements for Fire Pump Tests, Part 1

September 2, 2021August 8, 2019

QRFS takes a comprehensive, step-by-step look at the detailed guidelines for performing annual fire pump flow tests in NFPA 25.

#242 – UL Listed and FM Approvals: Which Listings Matter for Fire Protection Under NFPA 13?

May 9, 2023August 5, 2019

Many fire protection items are listed, approved, or certified—but what do they really mean? Learn about UL listings, FM approvals, & other certifications.

#241 – Guide to Dry Sprinkler Systems, Part 10: Trip Testing the Dry Pipe Valve

August 2, 2019

Learn the steps, components, and key considerations involved in dry pipe sprinkler system trip tests that are detailed in NFPA 25.

#239 – Fire in Space: If Star Trek’s Fire Protection Technology Were Real

August 1, 2019July 31, 2019

QRFS explores real fire in space and the technology of Star Trek, looking forward to a future where fire safety goes where it has never gone before.

#233 – What is a Fire Riser Room? IFC and NFPA Requirements

June 7, 2023July 23, 2019

QRFS explains why buildings need these fire sprinkler control centers, where they must be placed, and how fire riser rooms must be maintained.

#232 – Common Mistakes that Cause Fire Sprinkler Failure, Part 2

January 19, 2023July 22, 2019

Human error causes the majority of fire sprinkler failures. QRFS completes its examination of the biggest mistakes that leave people and property unprotected from fire.