Antifreeze isn’t always the best—or the only—approach to fire sprinkler system freeze prevention. Learn how ball valves, drum drips, and other equipment can prevent damage and failure.
Fire sprinkler systems require seismic design to safeguard them against earthquakes. Learn about the principles and equipment involved in seismic bracing.
Fire bell voltage, size, and volume can confuse non-experts and fire safety pros alike. Pick the right bell (and the right quantity) with this guide.
As wildfires rage in Australia and the U.S. gears up for the next wildfire season, QRFS shares tips for protecting properties.
Learn how to determine when seismic design is needed in fire sprinkler systems and about the flexibility method of protecting sprinkler pipe.
What made the Worcester Cold Storage Facility unique offers lessons for fighting fires in abandoned structures. Find out what was learned after the Worcester fire.
What is enforceable code, and where? Learn how ICC and NFPA create building and fire codes and standards and when they are adopted as law by local and state governments.
Learn about dry sprinkler tests with the longest timelines, including testing air leakage, gauges, the inside of water tanks, and dry sprinkler heads.
From firefighting robots to shelters made from space-age materials, these new examples of fire safety technology aim to improve firefighter safety, efficiency, and readiness.
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.
