Outdoor fire extinguisher cabinets are often a must-have accessory when it’s necessary (or simply safer) to place a fire extinguisher outside. To learn more, read on.
Finding the right cover plate for you fire sprinkler is easier than you think. In this blog, learn how to remove your current fire sprinkler cover plate, figure out the manufacturer, and find the correct one for your sprinkler today!
The war on residential fire sprinklers is rooted in misguided information and fought by industry groups with vested interests. This blog compiles the arguments and dispels the myths. It ends with a proposed compromise that will benefit homeowners and the construction industry.
Fire alarm, fire sprinkler, and standpipe systems use fire alarm bells in applications ranging from facilitating evacuation to getting the attention of firefighters. QRFS explains how fire alarm bell mounting height depends on a range of factors, including whether the bell serves a waterflow alarm or a fire alarm system.
Angle hose valves give firefighters or trained building occupants access to a standpipe system’s supply of water. Learn more about these vital pieces of equipment!
The Siamese Fire Department Connection (FDC) features two female inlets and plays an essential role in providing supplemental water to sprinkler and standpipe systems.
The fire department connection (FDC) is the access point for a building’s standpipe or sprinkler system to receive water from fire engines. Learn about FDC types, components, uses, and standards and code governing them.
FDC plugs ensure the effectiveness of a building’s fire department connection by preventing foreign material from entering and clogging waterways.
Hydrant pressure tests ensure that a city’s water supply and fire hydrants are in working condition and up to code. They determine the pressure and rate of flow at any point in a city’s water distribution system. Learn about the test and how it is conducted.
Pilot clamps make pipe-fitting in the field much easier. They fasten to any cylindrical pipe using a clamp head, and provide accurate drilling through their hole saw guiding system.
