April 27, 2022
Learn the essential inspection, testing, and maintenance tasks for fire sprinkler flow switches and tamper switches.
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.
August 17, 2021
Dirty fire sprinklers are a common code compliance problem. Learn how and when to clean fire sprinklers to stay safe and pass inspection.
December 8, 2020
What are the fire sprinkler requirements in California? QRFS explains California Fire Code & breaks down the basic inspection, testing & maintenance rules.
November 10, 2020
Learn when and how cities should perform hydrant flow tests—and why these measurements ensure that fire protection systems work in an emergency.
March 12, 2020
Smoke in a can makes functional tests of smoke detectors easy. Learn about NFPA testing rules and the aerosol testing equipment available.
February 27, 2020
New technology spurs new requirements in the latest edition of NFPA’s ITM standard. Learn about some of the most critical changes!
January 2, 2020
Learn about dry sprinkler tests with the longest timelines, including testing air leakage, gauges, the inside of water tanks, and dry sprinkler heads.
December 5, 2019
With the fire protection industry growing rapidly and the industry workforce shrinking, experts have begun looking for ways to address the projected skilled labor shortage of ITM professionals.
November 19, 2019
Blocked fire sprinkler pipe puts lives and property in jeopardy. Learn how to conduct an obstruction investigation and flush blocked pipes.
November 15, 2019
Learn how to spot the conditions that should trigger a detailed obstruction investigation of fire sprinkler pipe according to NFPA 25.
October 22, 2019
Learn why handheld digital pressure gauges are bringing flexibility, accuracy, and greater convenience to standpipe and fire protection ITM tasks.
October 17, 2019
Learn about the annual dry sprinkler tests in NFPA 25, which includes requirements for various sprinkler system components.
September 24, 2019
MIC corrosion, damaged fire sprinkler pipes, and discolored water often go hand-in-hand. Learn what causes color, viscosity, and smell in dirty sprinkler water.
September 17, 2019
Classifying deficiencies and impairments during standpipe and fire sprinkler inspections is difficult. Learn the NFPA guidelines and the system for color-coded tagging.
