Thoughts on Fire Blog

#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.

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

December 13, 2022October 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

October 30, 2019October 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

October 30, 2019October 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?

January 26, 2023October 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.

#282 – Central Sprinkler Company: Guide to Finding or Replacing Cover Plates and Heads

December 12, 2022October 15, 2019

Recalls and the Tyco buy-out made Central Sprinkler Company’s products scarce. Here’s what we know about replacing Central Sprinkler heads and cover plates.

#281 – Food Truck Fire Safety Regulations: New NFPA Model Code

December 31, 2019October 10, 2019

A tragedy sparked the first NFPA model code aimed at food trucks, making the industry safer today. Learn the elements of food truck fire safety regulations.

#280 – Problems with Fire Extinguishers That Cause Them to Fail

November 23, 2022October 9, 2019

Certain problems with fire extinguishers can cause them to fail when they’re needed most. Learn how care, service, and inspection keep extinguishers intact.

#279 – Fire Protection in Horse Barns and Stables: NFPA 150 Requirements

December 13, 2022October 8, 2019

Learn the systems and procedures for fire protection in horse barns and stables according to the latest edition of NFPA 150.

#278 – The Deadliest Fires in U.S. History: Lessons Learned from The Beverly Hills Supper Club Fire

October 3, 2019

Learn how the loss of 165 lives in the 1977 Beverly Hills Supper Club fire prompted stricter laws and fire safety regulations on a national level.