ASTM F1506-22: Flame Resistant, Electric Arc Rated Clothing
In some workplaces, exposed skin can mean skin exposed to danger. In fact, under certain conditions, the damage can go beyond subcutaneous and even be […]
Fire Procedures and Protection
NFPA 25-2020: Water-Based Fire Protection Systems Standard
Today, fires of all sizes are extinguished with various media—foam, gas, chemicals—containing a range of substances. However, water still does its thing—as H20 is a […]
NFPA 654-2020, Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions
With the invention of the steam engine, humankind made a shift from human labor to machine labor for the production of goods. With this change […]
NFPA 780-2020, Standard For Lightning Protection Systems
During a storm, witnesses glimpse upon falling rain, ice, or snow. However, their eyes don’t catch these same particles clashing within the storm clouds, increasing […]
NFPA 1989-2019: Standard on Breathing Air Quality for Emergency Services Respiratory Protection
The air that humans breathe isn’t entirely made up of oxygen. Most of the air we take in during long sighs or calming breaths is […]
NFPA 1001-2019: Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications.
In New York, firefighters are often called the bravest. While being a firefighter is more dangerous than the typical desk job, it is important to […]
NFPA 72-2019: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
The national fire alarm and signaling code has been revised. The current edition, NFPA 72-2019: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, revises the 2016 edition […]
NFPA 105-2019: Smoke Door and Opening Protectives
Where there is smoke there is fire. It’s an old saying that highlights fire as the primary concern and positions smoke as an afterthought. However, […]
NFPA 750 Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems, 2019 Edition
New Standard Revision: NFPA 750-2019: Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems, 2019 edition Mist is generally innocuous. Minuscule water droplets—nearly vaporous—rarely present any threats […]
Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems, NFPA 12-2018
NFPA 12-2018: Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems has been released. Carbon dioxide is a key molecule in the respiration cycle of plants and animals. […]