ASTM F2058-07(2021): Candle Fire Safety Labeling
The ancient Romans developed the wicked candle in the year 500 BCE by repeatedly dipping rolled papyrus in melted tallow wax, derived from the fat of […]
Preventative and Fire Labels
ASTM E2174-20: On-Site Inspection of Installed Firestops
Think of random objects. How did those items get their names? Now think of objects with names that state exactly what they do. For example, […]
NFPA 69-2019: Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems
The current standard on explosion prevention systems, NFPA 69-2019, provides effective preventative and control methods for enclosures where there is potential for an explosion to […]
NFPA 241-2019: Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations
NFPA 241-2019: Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations has been released. It revises the 2013 edition of the same standard. According to a […]
NFPA 77, Recommended Practice on Static Electricity, 2019 Edition
The 2019 edition of the NFPA static electricity recommended practice, NFPA 77-2019: Recommended Practice on Static Electricity, 2019 edition has been released. When we think […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Recent CO Incidents Remind Us to Know the Codes and Ensure That Working Detectors Are In Place
Try searching online for carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning incidents, and you will see a staggering number of news reports from across the country in the […]