October 9, 2022
Fire Prevention Week began 100 years ago. After a century of education, has fire safety improved? QRFS looks at the history of the event and its impact.
September 21, 2022
Institutional fire sprinklers help prevent tampering and self-harm. Learn about the features and specs for Tyco, Viking, and Reliable institutional-style models.
September 6, 2022
Is your fire protection system ready for a disaster? This National Preparedness Month, make a plan for possible emergencies.
June 21, 2022
The difference between a rigid vs flexible coupling in fire protection is subtle but important. Learn how rigid is used for standard joints while flexible offers seismic protection.
April 27, 2022
Learn the essential inspection, testing, and maintenance tasks for fire sprinkler flow switches and tamper switches.
April 6, 2022
ESFR sprinklers are designed to suppress fires in high-challenge storage occupancies. Learn how they work and their benefits and drawbacks vs. other systems.
March 16, 2022
An OS&Y valve is a type of gate valve used in sprinkler and standpipe systems as a control valve. Read this guide to when and why they are used.
February 16, 2022
Fire hose valves on standpipe systems require regular inspections, plus tests and as-needed maintenance. Learn the essential NFPA requirements.
January 27, 2022
ITM for a fire department connection involves a quarterly inspection of all FDC components, plus a hydrostatic test every five years.
January 19, 2022
System Sensor fire sprinkler supervisory devices are now manufactured by Safe Signal. Learn why the name changed—but little else!
January 11, 2022
Restaurant fires are more common than you might think, but they are usually minor, and fire protection systems do their job well. Read up on the stats and some examples.
December 21, 2021
Learn about the roadblocks to widespread residential fire sprinklers and why some areas of homes are exempt from sprinkler coverage in installation standards
December 8, 2021
Learn how a single fire sprinkler in a home garage controlled a fire, saving property and lives—plus why fire sprinklers aren’t in many residential garages.
November 24, 2021
The Viking XT1 update of its next-generation sprinkler line makes installation easier. Learn why and how to find the right part numbers for sprinklers and accessories.
November 10, 2021
Viking’s newest concealed pendent sprinklers, the VK4621 & VK4921, can be installed with their caps in place—learn how and other benefits.
October 26, 2021
Concealed fire sprinklers from Viking have another cover plate option. Learn how a thread-on cover gives a more secure fit.
October 12, 2021
Learn about the fire code requirements for residential board and care occupancies, including senior housing and other facilities.
September 29, 2021
Learn how a working sprinkler system in a senior community stopped a cooking fire in its tracks, saving lives and property.
