Learn what the common acronyms used in NFPA 13 mean, what publications they reference, and which standards are applicable to fire sprinkler systems.

Many fire protection items are listed, approved, or certified—but what do they really mean? Learn about UL listings, FM approvals, & other certifications.

QRFS continues its look at what went wrong in devastating U.S. fires—and how the painful lessons made schools and public assembly occupancies safer.

Learn about the Iroquois Theater Fire & the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire–among the deadliest fires in US history—& the changes they inspired to fire codes.

QRFS explains why buildings need these fire sprinkler control centers, where they must be placed, and how fire riser rooms must be maintained.

QRFS breaks down NFPA 101’s requirements for fire alarm systems in healthcare occupancies, day cares, and residential dwellings ranging from family homes to apartments.

QRFS explains fire protection for automotive paint spray booths & areas, introducing NFPA standards plus the appropriate use of fire sprinkler systems.

Fire sprinkler installations are becoming increasingly popular as more state and local governments adopt model codes (partially or in whole) as laws. This article highlights current trends & legislative activity.

The Americans with Disabilities Act helps wheelchair users and people with visual impairments safely navigate buildings and use life-saving devices. QRFS looks at ADA fire extinguisher height, pull station placement, and other rules designed to allow people with disabilities full access to these life-saving devices.

An overview of the fire protection requirements for storage facilities, which are often fewer than many other occupancy types.

QRFS looks at the latest updates on Grenfell Tower, explaining what’s known about the fire’s causes and fallout before turning to the question of whether fires like this could happen in the United States.

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.

Advocates of walkable street design sometimes meet resistance from firefighters and other emergency services, who depend on wider, faster streets for quick response. QRFS looks at how urban design and firefighting are evolving to meet the challenges of first response and pedestrian safety.