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Factors to Address in Fire- and Life-Safety Design
Robert E. Solomon, P.E., National Fire Protection Association, tells how identifying building use, occupancy and other factors impacts planning for an appropriate system.
A comprehensive fire- and life-safety design requires a cohesive blend of alarm/detection capabilities, an appropriate suppression system and a number of other building construction features that depend on occupancy, type of facility and [...]
Guidelines – Demystifying NFPA Code and Standard Development
Ever wonder how changes to NFPA codes and standards are made? Here’s a quick guide.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) encourages public participation in its code and standards development. Codes and standards are revised every three to five years in a systematic and inclusive process that provides an opportunity for all stakeholders to submit input through key points in the development cycle.
CODE RED: Critical Care for Healthcare Systems
The importance of fire and life safety in healthcare facilities is paramount given the vulnerability and diversity of their occupants and the high potential for fire, compounded by the expected growth within the industry.
System Sensor Online
Visit www.SystemSensor.com to learn more about System Sensor products and review white papers, application guides, online training, and previous issues of LifeSafety magazine. The System Sensor website provides comprehensive technical information on a variety of products, including the CO1224 carbon monoxide (CO) detector.
New NFPA Evacuation Guide for Disabled Covers Effectiveness of Directional Sound
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has published the Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide for People with Disabilities for developing plans to protect disabled individuals during emergencies. This free guide can be downloaded as a Microsoft Word® or Adobe Acrobat® PDF document at www.nfpa.org.
What to Consider When Renovating Older Homes
Selecting the correct fire alarm system for a home renovation project hinges on understanding your state and local codes and then installing the right products to meet those codes, according to Fire Alarm Specialist Greg Smizer, owner of Sprint Security Inc. in Waltham, Mass. He should know. For more than 30 years, Smizer has been installing fire alarm and security systems in renovated homes across New England.
Top 5 Things to Know About CO
Nearly every residential and commercial dwelling includes flame-fueled devices of some sort. These may include gas and hot-water heaters, gas and oil furnaces, clothes dryers, fireplaces, vehicles, charcoal grills, engine-powered tools and lawnmowers.
White Paper Addresses Placement, Testing and Maintenance of System-Connected CO Detectors
White Paper Addresses Placement, Testing and Maintenance of System-Connected CO Detectors
Directional Sound Included in 2007 NFPA 72
The life-safety benefit of directional-sound technology is recognized by the National Fire Protection Association in language that addresses exit-locating systems in the 2007 edition of NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code®.