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.
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 3, 2020
Finding the correct replacement fire sprinkler escutcheons can seem challenging, but read this post to simplify the process.
October 6, 2020
Learn when to use indicating valves on fire protection systems and how NFPA standards governing these devices have changed.
September 8, 2020
Learn the NFPA model code requirements for maintaining fire safety in churches, mosques, synagogues, and other houses of worship.
July 28, 2020
Learn when to contact your authority having jurisdiction—including for building permits, impairments, licenses, and other technical questions.
July 21, 2020
Recessed sprinklers stay in sight. Cover plates hide concealed sprinklers. But learn why there’s more to these types sprinklers than meets the eye.
July 14, 2020
Choosing fire sprinkler heads shouldn’t be hard. Learn about Victaulic sprinkler heads, including technical specs and global approvals.
July 7, 2020
Choosing fire sprinklers shouldn’t be difficult. Learn about the broad selection of Tyco sprinkler heads for any application.
June 30, 2020
Viking fire sprinkler heads fill many roles. QRFS outlines the features of three lines of Viking’s commercial fire sprinkler heads—Model M, XT1, and Mirage.
