#425 – Escutcheon Adjustment Ranges & Types of Adjustable Fire Sprinkler Escutcheons June 7, 2023April 26, 2023 Adjustable fire sprinkler escutcheons can help handle flush, recessed, protruding, or angled installations When fire sprinklers install through a wall or ceiling penetration, escutcheons fill the gap between the sprinkler head and the hole’s edge. Covering this “annular … Read more
#426 – Easily ID Fire Sprinkler Heads & More with QRFS Quick Finder! June 7, 2023May 25, 2023 Introducing a powerful tool that shows which fire sprinkler heads, escutcheons, cover plates, or wrenches you need Finding the right fire protection equipment can seem overwhelming, but it’s crucial. Fire sprinkler heads must match the system design … Read more
#165 – Counterfeit Fire Sprinklers: How to Identify and Avoid Them May 8, 2023April 10, 2019 Learn to look for the signs of fake fire sprinklers as well as legitimate models Fire sprinklers are incredibly reliable. When they’re thoroughly tested and properly installed, it’s estimated that only 1 in 16 million sprinklers accidentally activates due … Read more
#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