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#323 – Which Codes Require Photoluminescent Egress & Exit Signs? February 12, 2020February 12, 2020 Modern life safety codes make tall buildings safer during an emergency Photoluminescent egress signs fill in the gaps between exit signs. In structures ranging from high-rise apartments to the record-breaking “megatall” towers of the world, tall buildings without photoluminescent safety […]

#308 – Holiday Fire Safety: ‘Tis the Season for Fire Protection December 19, 2019 Protect your home from electrical, candle, cooking, and Christmas tree fires with these holiday fire safety tips ‘Tis the season for festive family gatherings, twinkling holiday decorations, and gifts galore. But looming dangers like dried-out Christmas trees, holiday meals left unattended

tyco sprinkler escutcheons #234 – Guide to Tyco, Gem, Star, and Central Fire Sprinkler Escutcheons: Style 10, Style 20, and More July 25, 2019July 24, 2019 Aesthetics, flexible installation, and other factors play into escutcheon selection for Tyco®, Central, and other brand-name fire sprinklers Few brands in the fire protection industry can boast as wide-ranging

#394 – Thank You for Fire Protection: The Victory Centre of Park Forest December 27, 2022September 29, 2021 Working fire sprinklers saved lives and property at an Illinois senior living complex QRFS would like to celebrate something that took place at a senior living complex in Park Forest, Illinois, this summer. What made the news

#379 – Fire Sprinkler Retrofits: An End-User’s Guide to Understanding Systems March 8, 2023March 2, 2021 Building owners and managers, residents, and other end-users benefit from learning about a new sprinkler system Retrofitting an existing building with fire sprinklers is a smart choice that protects lives and property while possibly achieving construction allowances and insurance

#62 – What is an Underwriters Playpipe and What is it Used For? January 27, 2019May 5, 2017 Underwriter’s playpipes straighten streams from fire hydrants and fire pumps, making it easy for fire professionals to test water flow rates Underwriter’s playpipes measure flow rates at fire hydrants and fire pumps with extreme accuracy. In this

#267 – What Dial Range Should You Select When You Buy a Pitot Gauge? September 12, 2019 Imprecise results and equipment failure can be avoided by choosing the right gauge range for pitot testing Pitot gauge kits help inspectors accurately measure flows from fire hydrants, hoses, nozzles, and other outlets in water-based systems. Users hold

#176 – Guide to Dry Sprinkler Systems, Part 5: Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Inspections May 1, 2019 NFPA 25’s shorter inspection timelines for dry sprinkler systems Dry sprinkler systems protect people and property from fires in areas prone to freezing, but this important benefit comes with some strings attached. Since dry sprinklers are more complicated

#325 – Fire Safety Signs from Around the World: Exits to Equipment December 16, 2022February 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 the million or so exit signs you’ve seen in your life, other common