Inspections Archives

#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.

#337 – Fire Protection System Maintenance During the COVID-19 Pandemic

November 6, 2024April 1, 2020

Learn NFPA inspection testing, and maintenance guidance in light of coronavirus—and tips for performing tasks safely As the coronavirus pandemic continues to immerse the world in an unprecedented crisis, inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) of … Read more

#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.

#309 – 7 Ways Fire Protection Inspection Software Improves ROI

December 24, 2019

Learn how ditching paper and clipboards for inspection software can drive revenue, efficiency, and compliance for a fire protection inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) business.

Skilled labor shortage in fire protection

#304 – A Skilled Labor Shortage is Looming in Fire Protection ITM

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019

With the fire protection industry growing rapidly and the industry workforce shrinking, experts have begun looking for ways to address the projected skilled labor shortage of ITM professionals.

#301 – Inspect Point NFPA Inspection Software: What Can I Inspect?

November 27, 2019November 27, 2019

From customized local requirements to 8 preloaded NFPA standards, learn how Inspect Point’s NFPA inspection software enables faster, better inspections.

#299 – How to Dispose of Fire Extinguishers in California and Replace Them

July 24, 2023November 21, 2019

Learn how the State Fire Marshal’s extinguisher program, waste laws, and fire codes impact how you dispose of (and replace) fire extinguishers in California.

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.

#295 – Escape Room Fire Safety: Are Escape Rooms Safe?

November 13, 2019

After a tragic escape room fire, pending revisions to NFPA and ICC model codes aim to improve and standardize escape room fire safety.

#294 – The Deadliest Fires in U.S. History: Lessons Learned from the Hartford Circus Fire

November 12, 2019

Learn what caused the “the worst avoidable disaster in Capital City history” and how the tragedy made outdoor amusement venues safer today.