#289 – Life Safety Rope: NFPA Requirements for Technical-Use Rope, Part 2 October 30, 2019 With life safety at stake, taking time to understand these key characteristics is essential before purchase On Oct. 19, firefighters used a ladder, crane, and life safety rope to help a construction worker to safety during a “high angle rescue”…
#252 – Set and Cure Times for CPVC Glue (Solvent Cement): How Much Time Does It Take to Dry? June 7, 2023August 19, 2019 CPVC solvent cement (mistakenly called CPVC glue) requires little time to set, but cure times vary from mere minutes to days depending on climate and pipe size Pipes made from CPVC,…
#123 – A Guide to Inspecting Fire Sprinkler Systems for Facility Managers, Part 6 December 11, 2022August 28, 2018 NFPA inspections of water storage tanks for fire protection In this installment of QRFS’ series on the inspection of commercial automatic fire sprinkler systems, we detail the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements for the inspection…
#202 – Is it Time to Retire Your Life Safety Rope? June 10, 2019 Life safety rope service life and NFPA requirements for inspection Life safety ropes are regularly exposed to conditions that could lead to dangerous damage and put firefighter’s lives at risk. Proper inspection and record-keeping are essential to determine if the rope…
#85 – Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall 2017: Quick Reference Guide for Fire Extinguisher Owners July 17, 2019November 30, 2017 Many Kidde extinguisher models with plastic handles and push-button activation failed to deploy correctly Kidde, one of the world’s most popular manufacturers of life safety equipment, recalled nearly 40 million fire extinguishers recently. Likely you’ve seen…
#133 – Hydrostatic Test Pump Features to Consider When Selecting a Pump April 26, 2023November 6, 2018 Portability, durability, and power source make some hydrostatic test pumps better for some jobs than others Leaks — whether they’re in a sewer system, a plumbing set-up, or fire sprinkler and standpipe systems — can kill the performance…
#81 – Uses and Benefits of Plastic Fire Extinguisher Cabinets March 4, 2022November 2, 2017 Plastic fire extinguisher cabinets offer lightweight protection and sturdy storage Fire extinguishers play a critical role in stopping small fires before they can grow. And fire extinguisher cabinets ensure that extinguishers remain intact—and in place—until they’re needed. In this article,…
#184 – When Can You Use a Drywall Access Panel and When Do You Need a Fire-Rated Access Panel? May 15, 2019 Failure to account for a building’s construction and fire protection requirements can turn a simple hatch into a hazard While fire protection often appears to be an active business—with hoses, sprinklers, and extinguishers…
#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…
#230 – NFPA 101 Fire Alarm Systems, Part 3: Residential, Healthcare, and Daycare Occupancy Requirements July 18, 2019 Fire alarm requirements for one- and two-family dwellings, hotels and dormitories, apartments, residential board and care facilities, inpatient and outpatient healthcare, and daycare occupancies In the previous installment of this series, we explained what NFPA 101: Life…