Building owners and facility managers often find the process of replacing a fire department connection, or FDC, confusing. QRFS looks at FDCs from a buyer’s perspective, answering frequently asked questions about this important piece of fire protection equipment.
Top beam clamps used to hang pipes in fire sprinkler and standpipe systems perform well in buildings with steel beams and other metal supports. Learn how they work, where they’re used, and what fire code requires.
What do Viking’s new fire sprinklers, head guards, escutcheons, and water shields offer that earlier models don’t? QRFS looks at the Viking XT1 fire sprinkler platform, discussing product design, cross-compatibility between old and new products, and purchasing and identification tips.
QRFS finishes its two-part series on annual fire pump testing with requirements for testing the specific components of fire pumps.
QRFS takes a comprehensive, step-by-step look at the detailed guidelines for performing annual fire pump flow tests in NFPA 25.
Vinyl and plastic cover bags keep fire extinguishers protected. Learn about NFPA code requirements, uses and sizing guidelines for fire extinguisher covers.
The Water Hero P-100 offers home leak detection for houses with 3/4” & 1” water mains. Learn what reviewers say and how to install one with this guide.
Many fire protection items are listed, approved, or certified—but what do they really mean? Learn about UL listings, FM approvals, & other certifications.
Learn the steps, components, and key considerations involved in dry pipe sprinkler system trip tests that are detailed in NFPA 25.
QRFS makes using a pitot gauge to calculate gallons per minute simple: convert PSI to GPM manually or with this convenient online calculator.
