November 10, 2021
Viking’s newest concealed pendent sprinklers, the VK4621 & VK4921, can be installed with their caps in place—learn how and other benefits.
October 26, 2021
Concealed fire sprinklers from Viking have another cover plate option. Learn how a thread-on cover gives a more secure fit.
October 12, 2021
Learn about the fire code requirements for residential board and care occupancies, including senior housing and other facilities.
September 29, 2021
Learn how a working sprinkler system in a senior community stopped a cooking fire in its tracks, saving lives and property.
September 14, 2021
Learn how storage fire sprinklers like CMDA, CMSA, and ESFR models protect challenging warehouse environments from fires.
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.
August 3, 2021
Learn what’s unique about standard and quick response sprinklers, along with how residential sprinklers differ from both—even though many people confuse the terms.
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.
June 8, 2021
QRFS explains the difference between tamper switches and supervisory switches, plus other types of fire sprinkler system sensors.
May 11, 2021
What is a Coast Guard-approved fire extinguisher? How many boat fire extinguishers do you need? QRFS explains the 2016 rule change.
April 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.
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.
March 2, 2021
Learn about the NFPA standards governing fire sprinkler retrofits and installations and how to read these documents, ID system components, and more.
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.
January 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.
January 6, 2021
Building a home fire sprinkler system? Get residential sprinkler heads with the right features, including type, thermal rating, K-factor & aesthetics.
