#348 – Sprinkler Identification Numbers and SIN Directories August 30, 2022June 12, 2020 QRFS connects contractors and facility managers with a match for existing sprinklers and accessories Every fire sprinkler manufactured since 2000 has a sprinkler identification number (SIN). And when it comes to replacing an existing head—or locating compatible accessories, like escutcheons, wrenches, or … Read more
#142 – A Guide to Storz Connections and Storz Fire Department Connections October 23, 2022January 24, 2019 Storz connections enable firefighters to connect to standpipe and sprinkler systems faster The time spent connecting a fire hose to a building’s sprinkler or standpipe system can allow a fire to increase in size. And while smaller, threaded … Read more
#8 – Proper Washing, Use, Storage, Testing, and Inspection of Fire Hose October 20, 2020February 7, 2013 Proper care, maintenance, and testing of fire hose can make all the difference in a fire emergency Fire hose, while tough, is far from invulnerable. Mildew, abrasion, UV rays, and a host of other forces can weaken hose, … Read more
#290 – What Is a Fire Marshal? And Exactly What Is an AHJ? October 31, 2019 The differing roles and jurisdictions of a fire marshal, and how they fit into the AHJ puzzle Authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ) are a big deal in fire protection. They feature heavily in the standards and codes of the National … Read more
#417 – Fire Sprinkler Head Replacement: Changes to NFPA 25 Rules June 7, 2023January 11, 2023 How “detrimental to performance” alters the rules for replacing loaded, corroded, and painted fire sprinklers The last few editions of NFPA 25: Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems have important updates and clarifications … Read more
#424 – Missing Fire Sprinkler Escutcheons: The Real Impacts on Performance June 7, 2023April 12, 2023 NFPA 25 mandates replacing missing fire sprinkler escutcheons that are part of listed assemblies. Here’s why this equipment matters. Escutcheons surround many fire sprinklers, filling in the distance between the heads and the holes cut to expose them. These … Read more
#433 – How to Find a Fire Sprinkler SIN (Sprinkler Identification Number) September 4, 2023August 30, 2023 Learn where this vital code ‘lives’ and what the SIN tells you Every fire sprinkler manufactured after December 31, 2000, has a sprinkler identification number (SIN) on its deflector following rules issued by the National Fire Protection Association … Read more
#437 – How to Replace a Recessed Fire Sprinkler Escutcheon November 7, 2023October 25, 2023 The steps and use cases for replacing recessed sprinkler escutcheons Recessed fire sprinkler escutcheons fill in the gaps in holes that installers cut to expose recessed sprinklers. These parts may get painted, corroded, damaged, loosen, or go missing over time … Read more
#430 – How to Read a Tyco Sprinkler Data Sheet July 20, 2023July 19, 2023 Tyco sprinkler data sheets have a wealth of crucial info Fire sprinkler data sheets are packed with essential information, from technical specs and installation instructions to listings and ordering guides. But they aren’t always easy to read, especially if fire … Read more
#436 – How to Read a Reliable Fire Sprinkler Bulletin | Data Sheet October 18, 2023October 11, 2023 Reliable fire sprinkler data sheets contain the info you need to select heads and accessories Manufacturers publish fire sprinkler data sheets to explain their products thoroughly and simplify the ordering process for customers. And if you’re evaluating … Read more