June 8, 2021
QRFS explains the difference between tamper switches and supervisory switches, plus other types of fire sprinkler system sensors.
October 6, 2020
Learn when to use indicating valves on fire protection systems and how NFPA standards governing these devices have changed.
April 28, 2020
Learn the difference between backflow preventers vs. check valves, and why backflow preventers offer the best protection against water contamination.
April 15, 2020
Backflow preventers stop harmful contaminants from polluting municipal drinking water. Learn more about backflow and when backflow preventers are required.
March 17, 2020
Learn how UL-listed smoke in a can offers the most effective method for testing smoke detectors, and what types it works with.
February 19, 2020
Safety signs are everywhere. In dangerous situations, they tell you what to do, where to go, and where to find vital equipment. In addition to … Read more
January 21, 2020
Fire bell voltage, size, and volume can confuse non-experts and fire safety pros alike. Pick the right bell (and the right quantity) with this guide.
November 21, 2019
Learn how the State Fire Marshal’s extinguisher program, waste laws, and fire codes impact how you dispose of (and replace) fire extinguishers in California.
November 6, 2019
Countless consumers order the wrong fire department connection caps and plugs. Choose the right size and thread for your FDC fire equipment with this guide.
October 9, 2019
Certain problems with fire extinguishers can cause them to fail when they’re needed most. Learn how care, service, and inspection keep extinguishers intact.
October 2, 2019
Learn what the NFPA, ICC, and other organizations have to say about installing and phasing out fire hose reels and fire hose racks in standpipe and hose systems.
September 18, 2019
Fire alarm bells connected to the system riser can provide first responders with essential information—and encourage passersby to quickly call the fire department. Learn what NFPA standards have to say about joining fire alarm bells and water motor gongs to fire risers in both standpipe and fire sprinkler systems.
September 10, 2019
Does video smoke detection identify fires accurately? QRFS examines video image detection (VID) of smoke and/or flames, digging into the tech and its uses.
August 15, 2019
QRFS compares fire blankets and fire extinguishers, explaining how and where each on may be used as part of a fire protection strategy.
August 14, 2019
Building owners and facility managers often find the process of replacing a fire department connection, or FDC, confusing. QRFS looks at FDCs from a buyer’s perspective, answering frequently asked questions about this important piece of fire protection equipment.
August 7, 2019
Vinyl and plastic cover bags keep fire extinguishers protected. Learn about NFPA code requirements, uses and sizing guidelines for fire extinguisher covers.
