January 11, 2023
The rules for fire sprinkler head replacement when you find paint, loading, or corrosion have gotten looser over the years. Learn when new sprinklers are necessary.
December 21, 2022
Tyco made slight changes to its TY-B & TY-FRB Series in the past decade. Here’s how to choose the right sprinklers & compatible escutcheons!
December 7, 2022
Learn about some of the biggest NFPA 25 changes in the 2023 edition, including rules on antifreeze fire sprinklers, foam fire suppression systems, testing intervals, and more.
November 23, 2022
Fire sprinkler testing happens decades after installation for most but not all sprinklers. Learn the NFPA 25 testing & replacement rules and what labs assess.
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!
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.
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.
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.
