Fire Sprinkler Systems Archives

Estate management guide to fire sprinklers

#302 – Estate Property Management Guide to Home Fire Sprinklers

November 29, 2019

Quality estate property management requires estate managers to protect an owner’s property from fire. Learn about the installation and maintenance requirements for fire sprinklers.

Protecting artwork and museum fire protection systems

#298 – Protecting Artwork: Estate & Museum Fire Protection Systems

November 20, 2019

Protecting artwork from fire involves carefully choosing the right technology and implementing proper procedures. Learn about art and museum fire protection systems.

Fire sprinkler pipe obstruction investigation

#297 – Fire Sprinkler Pipe: How to Perform an Obstruction Investigation, Part 2

November 19, 2019

Blocked fire sprinkler pipe puts lives and property in jeopardy. Learn how to conduct an obstruction investigation and flush blocked pipes.

#296 – Fire Sprinkler Pipe: How to Perform an Obstruction Investigation, Part 1

December 17, 2019November 15, 2019

Learn how to spot the conditions that should trigger a detailed obstruction investigation of fire sprinkler pipe according to NFPA 25.

#285 – Digital Pressure Gauges in Fire Sprinkler Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance

October 30, 2019October 22, 2019

Learn why handheld digital pressure gauges are bringing flexibility, accuracy, and greater convenience to standpipe and fire protection ITM tasks.

#284 – Guide to Dry Sprinkler Systems, Part 11: Annual Dry Sprinkler Tests

October 30, 2019October 17, 2019

Learn about the annual dry sprinkler tests in NFPA 25, which includes requirements for various sprinkler system components.

Fire sprinkler replacement — who can do it?

#283 – Fire Sprinkler Head Replacement: Who is Authorized to Do It and How?

January 26, 2023October 16, 2019

It’s time to replace your fire sprinkler heads. QRFS explains the equipment, NFPA standards, and procedures involved in repairing a sprinkler system.

#282 – Central Sprinkler Company: Guide to Finding or Replacing Cover Plates and Heads

December 12, 2022October 15, 2019

Recalls and the Tyco buy-out made Central Sprinkler Company’s products scarce. Here’s what we know about replacing Central Sprinkler heads and cover plates.

#279 – Fire Protection in Horse Barns and Stables: NFPA 150 Requirements

December 13, 2022October 8, 2019

Learn the systems and procedures for fire protection in horse barns and stables according to the latest edition of NFPA 150.

Sprinkler check valve installation shotgun valve

#276 – Sprinkler Check Valve Installation and Selection: Shotgun Riser Check Valves

October 1, 2019

With threaded ports for gauges and a drain valve, backflow-preventing sprinkler check valves can expedite the code-compliant installation of system risers. Read on to learn more about the design and installation of “shotgun” risers—and how they compare to common alternatives.