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#194 – Guide to Dry Sprinkler Systems, Part 8: Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Testing

May 29, 2019

QRFS begins a multiple-part series on NFPA 25 testing requirements for dry sprinkler systems with daily, weekly, and monthly requirements.

Flexible fire sprinkler drops in a ceiling

#193 – Guide to Flexible Fire Sprinkler Drops, Part 2: Selection and Code Issues for FlexHead, VICFLEX, and More

May 28, 2019May 28, 2019

Knowledge of rated bends, manufacturers, and fire code can help contractors make informed decisions about the selection and installation of flexible fire sprinkler drops. To learn more about FlexHead, VicFlex, and other leading products, read on.

#192 – Fire News Round-Up: Firefighters and the Military

May 27, 2019

Bicycle teams, virtual reality, and explosive wildfires—it’s all here in QRFS’s look at news about active-duty military firefighters and other intersections between the armed services and firefighting.

#191 – Guide to Dry Sprinkler Systems, Part 7: Nitrogen Dry Sprinkler Systems Fight Corrosion

May 24, 2019

QRFS explains why replacing corrosive air with nitrogen can substantially extend the life of dry sprinkler systems.

#190 – Commercial Fire Sprinkler Systems are Tax Deductible

May 23, 2019

QRFS explains who qualifies for the new fire sprinkler tax deduction and how your business can minimize the risk of costly damage while taking advantage of significant tax savings.

#189 – Guide to Flexible Fire Sprinkler Drops, Part 1: Ceilings, Sprinkler Armovers, and Seismic Issues

May 22, 2019

QRFS looks at the adoption of flexible fire sprinkler drops, explaining how they work with suspended ceilings, why they install faster than sprinkler armovers, and how they help installers protect sprinkler systems against earthquakes.

#188 – Fire Sprinkler Market: Growth Trends, Projections, and Opportunities

May 21, 2019

Growth in the use of automatic fire sprinklers continues to surge thanks to a combination of technology innovation, regulatory trends, and growing documentation on the effectiveness and reliability of fire sprinklers across industries and sectors.

#187 – Guide to Pipe Joint Lubricant: ProSelect, Phoenix 27-XL and 27-A

May 26, 2019May 20, 2019

Learn about pipe joint lubricant: what it does, when it’s used, safety issues, and how lubricants vary across leading brands such as Phoenix 27 XL, Phoenix 27 A, and ProSelect.

#186 – Life Safety Codes and School Shooting Prevention

May 17, 2019

QRFS looks at how today’s life safety codes tackle the issue of school shooting prevention, explaining why many building codes prohibit the use of barriers, how fire alarms can be protected against malicious use, and how new codes streamline emergency responses to an active shooter situation.

#185 – Guide to Dry Sprinkler Systems, Part 6: Quarterly, Annual, and Longer Inspections

May 16, 2019

QRFS finishes its thorough guide to meeting NFPA 25 timelines for dry sprinkler system inspections, covering the longer deadlines for various components.