Fire Sprinkler Systems Archives

#357 – A Guide to Mechanical Tees for Fire Sprinkler Systems

August 11, 2020

Mechanical tees make adding branch lines to fire sprinkler systems easy. Learn how mechanical tees work and how to install them.

#356 – Sprinkler System Drain Caps: Why Do You Need Them?

August 4, 2020

Grooved drain caps make it simple to flush water from fire protection systems thoroughly, and also serve as transitional fittings. Learn more.

#353 – Victaulic Sprinkler Heads: A Guide to Different Models

July 14, 2020

Choosing fire sprinkler heads shouldn’t be hard. Learn about Victaulic sprinkler heads, including technical specs and global approvals.

#352 – The Essential Guide to Tyco Sprinkler Heads

January 23, 2022July 7, 2020

Choosing fire sprinklers shouldn’t be difficult. Learn about the broad selection of Tyco sprinkler heads for any application.

#351 – A Guide to Viking Fire Sprinkler Heads

June 30, 2020

Viking fire sprinkler heads fill many roles. QRFS outlines the features of 3 lines of Viking’s commercial fire sprinkler heads—Model M, XT1, and Mirage.

#348 – Sprinkler Identification Numbers and SIN Directories

August 30, 2022June 12, 2020

Sprinkler identification numbers make code-compliant repairs and upgrades possible. Use our tables to quickly find the sprinklers, escutcheons, wrenches, and cover plates you need.

#347 – Fire Sprinkler Manufacturers: Who Are They?

June 3, 2020June 2, 2020

A look at the global empires and family-owned businesses shaping fire protection Today’s fire sprinkler manufacturers—including those that largely serve the USA and Canada—may all seem to offer kind of the same thing. Much of … Read more

#315 – Seismic Design for Fire Sprinkler Pipes, Part 1: Flexible Design

December 16, 2022January 14, 2020

Learn how to determine when seismic design is needed in fire sprinkler systems and about the flexibility method of protecting sprinkler pipe.

#312 – Guide to Dry Sprinkler Systems, Part 12: 1 Year+ Testing

January 3, 2020January 2, 2020

Learn about dry sprinkler tests with the longest timelines, including testing air leakage, gauges, the inside of water tanks, and dry sprinkler heads.

#310 – Marine Fire Protection for Boatyards, Piers, & Storage Facilities

December 26, 2019

Learn the National Fire Protection Association’s marine fire protection requirements for docks, boatyards, berthing areas, and wet and dry storage facilities—including fire sprinklers, standpipes, extinguishers, and fire alarms.