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, […]
Fire Safety
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 […]
NFPA 10-2018: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are designed to release a chemical agent that can deplete fires in their incipient stage, just following ignition. Due to their unequivocal importance, […]
2018 International Fire Code (ICC IFC-2018)
The International Fire Code (IFC) is active throughout the United States, as it is in use or has been adopted in 41 states, as well as […]
2018 NFPA Fire Code (NFPA 1-2018) Released
The NFPA Fire Code, or NFPA 1, has been adopted by jurisdictions, including states and cities, throughout North America. Following a three-year revision cycle, the […]
Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations
Restaurants and other commercial cooking facilities are widespread, and, while their services are highly beneficial to their patrons, they do expose individuals and property to […]
The Dangers of Halloween Costume Flammability
For thousands of years, October 31 has been dedicated to the dead, originating during a time when people would dress in costumes and light bonfires […]
ANSI Z83.11-2016/CSA 1.8-2016 – Gas Food Service Equipment
In the food service industry, the product (the food) is very straightforward, but one can easily forget about the many components that help to ensure […]
Fire Protection Systems
Fire protection systems are desirable in all structures where fires can occur and where such fires are not wanted—which is to say virtually all of […]
Fireworks Safety Standards
Fireworks safety has a long, storied, and very necessary history. Fireworks displays are increasingly popular as both a hobbyist activity and as a professional undertaking. […]