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Fire Code
Research and interpretation of fire protection codes and standards for your situation
Design
Get answers to your fire protection system design and installation questions
Protection
Questions about fire sprinklers, fire extinguishers, alarms, and other fire protection systems
Upkeep
Understand NFPA inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) requirements for fire protection systems
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QRFS Fire Pros are fire protection system engineers, designers, installers, code professionals, and authorities having jurisdiction with a combined 150+ years of experience!
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For Questions Like These...
Would compartments in a 2-story, 50-room dorm remodeled into 16 apartments and separated by fire walls eliminate the requirement for fire sprinklers following NFPA 2006?
Is a fire alarm required for a building in Texas that is only occupied a few hours per week?
We recently built an 80,000 square foot extension to our existing 80,000 square foot warehouse space. ... The new fire marshal is requiring pull stations at every door in BOTH sections. Can you send me an authoritative document which shows our building does not require pull stations at every door?
Can a sprinkler riser be located underneath a stair as long as there is a chase adjacent to run the lines up? Also, What is the minimum height for an access door to a riser room?
"I am so thankful for this detailed analysis with supporting NFPA 13 information!"
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Essential
- Response provided within 3-5 business days. Need it sooner? Upgrade to Ultimate Pro.
- Initial question evaluation by a Fire Pro, including any requests for additional information.
- An accurate, actionable answer to your fire protection question!
- Get a PDF interpretation which can be provided to an AHJ, contractor or design professional for discussion and reference.
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- Expedited response provided within 1-3 business days (in most cases).
- Initial question evaluation by a Fire Pro, including any requests for additional information.
- Answers to COMPLEX and multi-step fire protection questions.
- Get a PDF interpretation which can be provided to an AHJ, contractor or design professional for discussion and reference.
- Ultimate Pro plan includes 2 follow-up questions.
- Optional phone consultation with a Fire Pro is available.
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