SMACNA Fire, Smoke & Radiation Damper Installation for HVAC
Fire and smoke dampers are installed in ductwork, ceiling cavities, and other barriers. If a fire breaks out, they are designed to close and suppress…
ISO 23932-1:2018— Fire Safety Engineering
The Palisades fire of January 2025 has been the most destructive fire in Los Angeles County history, engulfing over 17,000 acres, displacing upwards of 175,000 people, and…
ASTM F2601-18: Fire Safety for Candle Accessories
Blowing out a candle may cause hot wax and sparks to scatter, which can be a fire hazard; it can create smoke and soot, which…
ANSI/CGA G-13-2024: Storage and Handling of Silane
The chemical compound silane has a variety of uses in industrial and commercial sectors, including adhesives, sealants, and coatings. Silane, however, is extremely toxic by…
ANSI/ISEA 110-2009: Air-Purifying Smoke Escape Devices
From dangerous gas leaks to fires, life-threatening situations can occur in seconds. In these emergency situations, rescue workers and people in danger must have quick…
ISO 11612:2015—Clothing To Protect Against Heat And Flame
For many professionals, flame-resistant (FR) clothing is an essential tool of the job. High-quality, specially engineered FR garments protect the wearer from burns caused by…
ASTM E84-23: Surface Burning Of Building Materials
Fire fighting was a sport at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Teams of professional and volunteer firefighters competed, and they were required to…
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…
Creating and Retrofitting Wildfire-Resistant Buildings
Wildfires are dangerous and costly. It costs nearly $3 billion a year to fight wildfires, and prime fire conditions will continue for the foreseeable future….