Thoughts on Fire Blog

#384 – The Coast Guard Rules for Boat Fire Extinguishers

December 27, 2022May 11, 2021

What is a Coast Guard-approved fire extinguisher? How many boat fire extinguishers do you need? QRFS explains the 2016 rule change.

#383 – Maintaining or Replacing Fire Hose Reels and Racks

November 23, 2022April 27, 2021

Fire hose reels and racks can be life-saving equipment in the right hands. Learn when code requires fire hose cabinets and when they can be removed.

#382 – Install Sprinkler Head Cover Plates with the Proper Tools

April 13, 2021

Learn how fire sprinkler head cover plate installation tools make it easy to remove sprinkler caps and install cover plates—safely from the floor.

Fire protection and server room aisle containment

#381 — Aisle Containment May Compromise Server Room Fire Protection Systems

December 27, 2022March 30, 2021

Server rooms need strong cooling and fire protection systems. QRFS examines aisle containment systems and how they can impede fire protection.

#380 — Sprinkler Head Spacing: Extended Coverage Fire Sprinklers, Part 1

March 16, 2021

Learn the basics for the maximum and minimum distances for extended coverage fire sprinklers according to NFPA 13.

#379 – Fire Sprinkler Retrofits: An End-User’s Guide to Understanding Systems

March 8, 2023March 2, 2021

Learn about the NFPA standards governing fire sprinkler retrofits and installations and how to read these documents, ID system components, and more.

#378 — The Benefits, Costs & Considerations of a Residential Fire Sprinkler System Retrofit

December 27, 2022February 16, 2021

Learn why homeowners retrofit or install fire sprinklers and why fire safety isn’t the only reason—or the complete, detailed answer.

#377 – 3 Essential Firefighter Tools That Get the Job Done

February 4, 2021February 2, 2021

Learn about glow-in-the-dark rope, a sprinkler shutoff multitool, and FDC connections in this rundown of essential firefighter tools.

#376 – U.S. vs. Canada Codes: What’s Different and When Does NFPA Apply?

December 27, 2022January 19, 2021

Fire protection, building, and life safety codes are unique in Canada. Read a rundown of how NFPA & Canada codes & standards interact—and how these rules are different from the U.S.

#375 – How to Select Residential Sprinkler Heads

January 6, 2021

Building a home fire sprinkler system? Get residential sprinkler heads with the right features, including type, thermal rating, K-factor & aesthetics.