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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.

#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.

#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.

#292 – You (Probably) Don’t Have a 3” FDC: Sizing FDC Fire Equipment, Caps, & Plugs

November 6, 2019

Countless consumers order the wrong fire department connection caps and plugs. Choose the right size and thread for your FDC fire equipment with this guide.

#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.

#290 – What Is a Fire Marshal? And Exactly What Is an AHJ?

October 31, 2019

Are fire marshals and AHJs always the same? QRFS examines the roles of AHJs and fire marshals in fire protection code enforcement and safety, explaining their duties and powers.

#289 – Life Safety Rope: NFPA Requirements for Technical-Use Rope, Part 2

October 30, 2019

Read this guide for helping emergency-services personnel select technical-use life safety rope according to NFPA standards.

#288 – Life Safety Rope: NFPA Requirements for Choosing the Technical-Use Rope, Part 1

October 29, 2019

Life safety rope is what firefighters turn to for rescue, but selecting the best rope requires understanding its characteristics and NFPA requirements before purchase.