NFPA 80-2019: Standard for Fire Doors
In another post, we covered NFPA 105-2019: Smoke Door and Opening Protectives, the NFPA standard for smoke doors and other opening protectives, such as smoke […]
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NFPA 86-2019: Standard for Ovens and Furnaces
NFPA 86-2019: Standard for Ovens and Furnaces has been released. It revises the 2015 edition of the same standard. Whether we are always cognizant of […]
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 291-2019: Fire Hydrant Flow Testing and Marking
The standard for fire flow testing and marking of fire hydrants, NFPA 291-2019: Recommended Practice for Fire Flow Testing and Marking of Hydrants, has been […]
CodeFinder Helps Designers, Engineers, and Enforcers Green-Light Plans and Avoid Resubmission of Non-Compliant Plans
One of the biggest gripes overheard from architects, builders and contractors is how frustrating it can be to unearth all the local code information required […]
Storing and Handling Cellulose Nitrate Film With NFPA 40, 2019 Edition
NFPA 40-2019 is the 2019 edition of the Standard for the Storage and Handling of Cellulose Nitrate Film. The very existence of this American National […]
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 […]
NFPA 88A Standard for Parking Structures, 2019 Edition
Parking garages have been specified by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for nearly one century, and they have been the focus of NFPA 88A […]
How to Fire-Proof an Industrial Worksite
It isn’t uncommon for some industries to have flammable and explosive materials within their premises. Employees working in such facilities are constantly at risk of […]
Explosion Protection by Deflagration Venting Through NFPA 86-2018
NFPA 68-2018: Standard on Explosion Protection by Deflagration Venting provides criteria for deflagration (explosion) vents to minimize the potential damage brought on by the processing […]