April 27, 2021
Fire hose reels and racks can be life-saving equipment in the right hands. Learn when code requires fire hose cabinets and when they can be removed.
April 13, 2021
Learn how fire sprinkler head cover plate installation tools make it easy to remove sprinkler caps and install cover plates—safely from the floor.
March 30, 2021
Server rooms need strong cooling and fire protection systems. QRFS examines aisle containment systems and how they can impede fire protection.
March 16, 2021
Learn the basics for the maximum and minimum distances for extended coverage fire sprinklers according to NFPA 13.
March 2, 2021
Learn about the NFPA standards governing fire sprinkler retrofits and installations and how to read these documents, ID system components, and more.
February 16, 2021
Learn why homeowners retrofit or install fire sprinklers and why fire safety isn’t the only reason—or the complete, detailed answer.
February 2, 2021
Learn about glow-in-the-dark rope, a sprinkler shutoff multitool, and FDC connections in this rundown of essential firefighter tools.
January 19, 2021
Fire protection, building, and life safety codes are unique in Canada. Read a rundown of how NFPA & Canada codes & standards interact—and how these rules are different from the U.S.
January 6, 2021
Building a home fire sprinkler system? Get residential sprinkler heads with the right features, including type, thermal rating, K-factor & aesthetics.
December 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.
December 8, 2020
What are the fire sprinkler requirements in California? QRFS explains California Fire Code & breaks down the basic inspection, testing & maintenance rules.
