Inspections Archives

#293 – Daycare Fire Codes Protect Our Most Valuable Resource

November 8, 2019November 7, 2019

Learn the daycare fire codes from the National Fire Protection Association and the International Code Council that classify and protect these facilities.

#291 – How the California Fire Code of 2019 May Affect Your Grilling Plans in 2020

May 7, 2020November 5, 2019

The 2019 California Fire Code will restrict the use of BBQ grills in apartments & other residential buildings in 2020. Learn about the rules & options here.

#287 – Haunted House Safety Regulations: IBC and NFPA Model Code Requirements

October 25, 2019October 25, 2019

Haunted houses are supposed to be spooky, but fire safety regulations make sure they’re also safe. Learn the NFPA and IBC model fire codes.

#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.

#275 – Fire Watch Procedures: When and How It’s Required

December 13, 2022September 26, 2019

Learn when a fire watch is needed according to ICC, NFPA & OSHA and how to conduct this oft-misunderstood fire prevention technique.

#263 – Preparing Fire Protection Systems for Hurricanes and Restoring Them to Service

September 5, 2019September 5, 2019

As the threat of hurricane flooding grows greater, QRFS explains how to get your system ready for a storm—and how to restore it to service after the water recedes.

#262 – Life Safety & Fire Sprinkler Inspection Software Repairs the Process for Correcting Deficiencies

September 4, 2019

QRFS examines Inspect Point, a digital ITM software solution that’s dramatically improving life safety—and profits for ITM contractors.

#259 – Fire Extinguisher Recharges: Learn When, Why, and How to Get One

June 7, 2023August 29, 2019

Fire extinguisher recharges are an important aspect of regular maintenance. Learn the NFPA 10 maintenance intervals for extinguishers, the approximate costs of recharging, and more.

#241 – Guide to Dry Sprinkler Systems, Part 10: Trip Testing the Dry Pipe Valve

August 2, 2019

Learn the steps, components, and key considerations involved in dry pipe sprinkler system trip tests that are detailed in NFPA 25.

#185 – Guide to Dry Sprinkler Systems, Part 6: Quarterly, Annual, and Longer Inspections

May 16, 2019

QRFS finishes its thorough guide to meeting NFPA 25 timelines for dry sprinkler system inspections, covering the longer deadlines for various components.