Fire Sprinkler Systems Archives

#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!

#367 – Which Fire Sprinkler Flex Drop Do I Need? Part 1

January 23, 2022October 20, 2020

Use this guide to select the right fire sprinkler flex drop for your fire sprinkler installation.

#362 – How to Use Pipe Thread Sealant

April 9, 2024September 15, 2020

Pipe thread sealant creates a water-tight seal in threaded pipe joints. Learn how to use pipe thread sealant and whether PTFE is the same as Teflon.

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.

#360 – How Does a Water Motor Gong Work in Fire Sprinkler Systems?

September 1, 2020

Alarm gong systems deliver warning that sprinklers are operating—even if the power goes out. Learn exactly how they work.

#359 – When Do I Need a Digital Tachometer in Fire Protection System ITM?

January 23, 2022August 25, 2020

Learn why handheld digital tachometers offer unmatched accuracy and ease of use in fire pump tests and other RPM measurements.

#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.