Fire Sprinkler Systems Archives

#231 – Common Mistakes that Cause Fire Sprinkler Failure, Part 1

January 15, 2023July 19, 2019

Human error causes the majority of fire sprinkler failures. QRFS explains the biggest mistakes people make that lead to system malfunctions.

#229 – Property Condition Assessment of Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems

July 17, 2019

A property condition assessment ensures that life safety systems are working and up to code—avoiding expensive surprises in a commercial real estate deal.

#227 – The Conflict Over Residential Fire Sprinkler Requirements, Part 2

July 15, 2019

QRFS looks at how specific states and cities have embraced or fought the International Residential Code’s (IRC) mandate to install residential fire sprinklers in all new homes.

#226 – The Conflict Over Residential Fire Sprinkler Requirements, Part 1

February 11, 2021July 12, 2019

Model building codes have required residential fire sprinklers for years but few states have adopted this requirement. This article explains the current legislative battles and provides an overview of current codes.

#225 – Distance Rules, Part 2: Sprinkler Head Obstruction Distance Rules for Standard Spray Fire Sprinklers

December 13, 2022July 11, 2019

NFPA minimum sprinkler obstruction distances ensure that pendent, upright, & sidewall standard spray sprinklers activate on time & fight fires effectively.

Copper fire sprinkler pipe vs CPVC fire sprinkler pipe

#224 – Fire Sprinkler System Pipe Material: The Pros and Cons of Copper and CPVC

July 11, 2019July 10, 2019

QRFS finishes its examination of common fire sprinkler system pipe materials by taking a hard look at copper and CPVC, two of the most popular options.

#223 – Fire Sprinkler System Pipe Material: NFPA Requirements and the Pros and Cons of Steel

June 7, 2023July 9, 2019

QRFS examines the advantages and disadvantages of steel pipe, one of the most popular fire sprinkler system pipe materials for commercial applications.

#222 – Shutgun vs Quickstop Fire Sprinkler Tools: Which Shuts Off Heads Better?

December 10, 2020July 8, 2019

Two leading fire sprinkler shutoff tools—the Shutgun and Quickstop—compete for the chance to stop water damage. A run-down of the pros & cons of each tool.

#221 – Fire Protection for Paint Spray Booths in Auto Body Shops

December 12, 2022July 5, 2019

QRFS explains fire protection for automotive paint spray booths & areas, introducing NFPA standards plus the appropriate use of fire sprinkler systems.

#220 – CPVC vs PVC: How a Simple Change Transforms PVC into CPVC Fire Sprinkler Pipe

July 8, 2019July 4, 2019

CPVC and PVC pipes both move water and share other characteristics, but only one is used in fire protection Since its first use in fire protection systems in the 1980s, chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) pipes … Read more