The Top 10 MeyerFire Articles & Tools of 2019

This time of year is just the best. 

I feel extremely fortunate to have three young kiddos at home, a supportive and all-around great family, and an extremely rewarding career in fire protection and doing what I do here at MeyerFire.com. Whether you subscribe, dabble occasionally on the forum, or just stop in to use tools here and there, THANK YOU for a really wonderful 2019.

One of the tasks of wrapping up a year is revisiting what resonated the most in 2019 of all the content here. If you just joined in this year or know someone who would benefit from this content, please consider sending a link.
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#10 | Trouble Orienting the 2019 Edition of NFPA 13?
NFPA 13's 2019 Edition brought in huge changes - this tool helps translate sections between the 2016 and 2019 edition.

#9 | An Introduction to Standpipes
This article lays an overview of common challenges and requirements associated with standpipes for fire protection.

#8 | Calculate the Quick-Response Area Reduction
This calculator quickly adjusts remote area size based on the use of quick-response sprinklers in low-ceiling areas. 

#7 | Fire Sprinklers and Overhead Doors: A Love Story
Disclaimer: this is not a love story - rather an overview of requirements and misconceptions associated with protecting above and below overhead doors.

#6 | A Fire Department Connection Cheatsheet
Need a quick-reference for everything related to FDC (fire department connection) requirements? This PDF guide is made for you.

#5 | When Are Sprinklers Omitted in Electrical Rooms?
You might get this question a lot if you're in sprinkler design. This article explores when sprinklers are allowed to be omitted in electrical rooms with code references.

#4 | Is a Post-Indicator Valve Required for My Project?
This article explores code requirements for indicating valves (post and wall) and when they are required for projects.

#3 | How to Determine Fire Flow (IFC Method)
This Fire Flow Calculator simplifies fire flow requirements using the International Fire Code's Appendix B method.

#2 | Components of Basic Wet-Pipe Riser Assemblies
This breakout of wet system risers breaks out requirements and components for riser assemblies.

#1 | Window Sprinklers & Fire Ratings
​This article uncovers popular misconceptions and the actual code paths for use of sprinklers with rated fire barriers.

While we're at it, here are the Top Ten Tools & Articles of 2018 and the Top Ten Tools & Articles of 2017.

Hope you have a relaxing and rewarding holiday week wherever you call home!