#404 – Fire Hose Valve Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Requirements March 2, 2022February 16, 2022 The essential NFPA upkeep needed for fire hose valves in standpipe systems A standpipe system saves firefighters from running long lengths of hoses through a building to fight a fire. A network of pipes carries water throughout the structure. Occupants […]

#392 – How To Size a Fire Pump and the Basics of Performance Curves December 27, 2022August 31, 2021 Fire pumps can be crucial to sprinkler system performance—and it’s essential to get the right machine for the job Look closely at any tall building, and you’ll probably find a sign that says “fire pump room”

#112 – A Guide to Fire Department Connection (FDC) Sizes and Threading November 22, 2022June 12, 2018 The wrong fire department connection can render life-safety systems inoperable Fire department connections (FDCs) allow firefighters to pump supplemental or supply water to sprinkler and standpipe systems – critical tools in the event of a fire. While they’re

#330 – Guide to Viking Fire Sprinkler Escutcheons March 10, 2020March 5, 2020 Escutcheons ensure proper timing and spray patterns for Viking sprinkler heads With 100 years in the fire protection business, Viking manufactures and sells some of the best fire sprinklers on the market. Their pendent, upright, and sidewall fire sprinklers fill a variety

#192 – Fire News Round-Up: Firefighters and the Military May 27, 2019 Bicycles, virtual reality, and bombs add new chapters to the military’s firefighting history In this edition of QRFS’s Fire News Round-Up, we look at intersections between the United States military and the world of firefighting. From innovations in firefighting training to domestic wildfire

#158 – Storz FDCs and Fire Hydrant Storz Connections: Adapters or Integral Storz? March 26, 2019 Adapt or replace Storz connections? Cities nationwide are making the choice Some cities have spent thousands or hundreds of thousands of dollars to retrofit fire hydrants with Storz connections, a type of threadless hose coupling. When installed on fire

#364 – What Is a Globe Valve and When Is It Used? September 29, 2020 Globe valves are operated with a handwheel and modulate water flow. But they also cause higher pressure loss. Picking the right valve is important, as different types have different features and uses. Some of them only have two states: open

#302 – Estate Property Management Guide to Home Fire Sprinklers November 29, 2019 The benefits, installation standards, and maintenance for residential fire sprinkler systems in a private estate The modern plan for building a truly fireproof home arguably originated with famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright. In 1907, he published his design in an article titled

#246 – Fire Pump Component Testing: NFPA 25 Annual Fire Pump Tests, Part 2 August 9, 2019 The steps to performing annual testing of individual fire pump parts Fire pumps are needed when the existing pressure from a water supply isn’t enough for sprinkler systems to perform effectively. If a fire pump isn’t working properly,

#213 – Fire Sprinkler Accidents: The Top 5 Causes of Discharges and Leaks November 23, 2022June 25, 2019 Preventative maintenance and simple tools can stop or prevent fire sprinkler accidents Automatic fire sprinklers are a critical first line of defense if a fire breaks out. But there’s a chance that they can be triggered when