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#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.

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#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.

#277 – Guide to Fire Hose Reels and Racks for Standpipe and Hose Systems

November 23, 2022October 2, 2019

Learn what the NFPA, ICC, and other organizations have to say about installing and phasing out fire hose reels and fire hose racks in standpipe and hose systems.

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#276 – Sprinkler Check Valve Installation and Selection: Shotgun Riser Check Valves

October 1, 2019

With threaded ports for gauges and a drain valve, backflow-preventing sprinkler check valves can expedite the code-compliant installation of system risers. Read on to learn more about the design and installation of “shotgun” risers—and how they compare to common alternatives.

#275 – Fire Watch Procedures: When and How It’s Required

December 13, 2022September 26, 2019

Learn when a fire watch is needed according to ICC, NFPA & OSHA and how to conduct this oft-misunderstood fire prevention technique.