ICYMI: Top Ten MeyerFire Resources (as of 2023)

It's been quite the year! 

First - I'm thankful for you being a part of the community here. Whether it's reading a post here or there, downloading a cheatsheet, posting on the forum, using a tool or learning on the University platform - I couldn't be more thankful.

You have helped make a dream of mine come to reality where I get to focus on ways to improve the industry I care so much about. Thank you for helping make that happen.

Second - a lot has happened this year. We ramped up the learning experience with a load of new resources and 360-virtual simulations over at MeyerFire University. Perhaps just as impactful, we brought about an entirely new and improved site complete with an iOS and Android app. A lot has happened in that space over this year.

​In case you missed it, here are the top articles and resources of all time (as of 2023) at MeyerFire:

#10 IS A POST INDICATOR VALVE REQUIRED FOR MY PROJECT?
A code path study that looks at when post indicator valves are actually required.

​#9 A THRUST BLOCK CALCULATOR
​A calculator which helps size thrust blocks for underground pipe.

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#8 REQUIREMENTS FOR DRAINS IN FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
A recap of when, where, and what size drains need to be in a fire sprinkler system.

#7 FIRE HYDRANT FLOW TEST CHARTS
A few pages for immediate flow translations for different fire hydrants. Useful for flow testing.

#6 ARE FIRE SPRINKLERS REQUIRED FOR A CANOPY?
A flowchart look at when sprinklers are required below a canopy, overhang, or porte-cochere.

#5 A FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION CHEATSHEET
A PDF of all the biggest requirements & tips surrounding FDCs.

#4 DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE INSPECTOR'S TEST
A breakout of the different requirements associated with an inspector's test.

#3 SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES IN NFPA 13, 13R, & 13D
A breakout of the big differences between the three fire sprinkler standards.

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#2 BREAKING DOWN COMPONENTS OF A FIRE HYDRANT
Types, components, and the "why" behind different parts of a fire hydrant.

#1 COMPARE FLOW OF K-FACTORS WITH K-FACTOR CALCULATOR
A tool (paid tool as part of the Toolkit) that optimizes flow and pressure across different available fire sprinkler k-factors.

Thank you for another great year in helping improve the industry. I can't begin to tell you how excited and optimistic I am about what we'll be able to impact moving forward.

Here's to 2023, and a bright year ahead. Cheers. 

- Joe