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Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems: Maintaining Home Fire Sprinklers is Simple

Home fire sprinklers are simple and easy to maintain, and they can last for decades with minimal care.

Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems: Guide to Installing Home Fire Sprinklers, Part 2

In Part 2 of our Residential Fire Sprinkler Installation series, we cover some of the major components of

The Conflict Over Residential Fire Sprinkler Requirements, Part 1

Model building codes have required residential fire sprinklers for years but few states have adopted this requirement. This

Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems: Guide to Installing Home Fire Sprinklers, Part 1

In the first part of our series about installing home fire sprinklers, QRFS reviews the two major types

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Home Fire Sprinkler Maintenance: Best Practices & Potential Issues

May 21, 2025

Fire sprinklers are incredibly reliable, but some home fire sprinkler maintenance is needed. Here are the best practices and what could go wrong without following them.

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How to Replace Old Residential Fire Sprinkler Heads with Different or Missing K-Factors

November 8, 2022

Replacing residential fire sprinkler heads can be challenging when you don’t know the K factor of the sprinkler, or it’s a discontinued model. Read this guide to learn how!

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The History and Successes of Fire Prevention Week™

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.

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A Home Fire Safety Checklist and Planning Guide

July 6, 2021

Use this checklist to prepare for and prevent house fires. Fire safety depends on planning, prevention, & tools like smoke alarms & fire extinguishers.

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Home Fire Sprinkler Maintenance: Best Practices & Potential Issues

May 21, 2025

Fire sprinklers are incredibly reliable, but some home fire sprinkler maintenance is needed. Here are the best practices and what could go wrong without following them.

Read Now →

How to Replace Old Residential Fire Sprinkler Heads with Different or Missing K-Factors

November 8, 2022

Replacing residential fire sprinkler heads can be challenging when you don’t know the K factor of the sprinkler, or it’s a discontinued model. Read this guide to learn how!

Read Now →

The History and Successes of Fire Prevention Week™

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.

Read Now →

A Home Fire Safety Checklist and Planning Guide

July 6, 2021

Use this checklist to prepare for and prevent house fires. Fire safety depends on planning, prevention, & tools like smoke alarms & fire extinguishers.

Read Now →

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

February 16, 2021

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

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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.

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Ways to Protect Your Home from Wildfires

January 16, 2020

As wildfires rage in Australia and the U.S. gears up for the next wildfire season, QRFS shares tips for protecting properties.

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Holiday Fire Safety: ‘Tis the Season for Fire Protection

December 19, 2019

Read holiday fire safety tips to protect your home and loved ones from common seasonal fire dangers including candle, cooking, and Christmas tree fires.

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