Thoughts on Fire Blog

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

January 30, 2025November 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

January 30, 2025November 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?

January 30, 2025October 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

February 2, 2025October 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

February 2, 2025October 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.

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

February 2, 2025October 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.

#286 – Fire Hydrant Colors: Their NFPA Spectrum and Meaning

February 2, 2025October 23, 2019

Learn what fire hydrant colors mean, including the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) national recommendations.

#285 – Digital Pressure Gauges in Fire Sprinkler Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance

February 2, 2025October 22, 2019

Learn why handheld digital pressure gauges are bringing flexibility, accuracy, and greater convenience to standpipe and fire protection ITM tasks.

#284 – Guide to Dry Sprinkler Systems, Part 11: Annual Dry Sprinkler Tests

February 2, 2025October 17, 2019

Learn about the annual dry sprinkler tests in NFPA 25, which includes requirements for various sprinkler system components.

Fire sprinkler replacement — who can do it?

#283 – Fire Sprinkler Head Replacement: Who is Authorized to Do It and How?

February 2, 2025October 16, 2019

It’s time to replace your fire sprinkler heads. QRFS explains the equipment, NFPA standards, and procedures involved in repairing a sprinkler system.