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The Trouble With (Some) AHJs

Young fire protection engineers need mentors to help them use good judgment.

December 3, 2018

Ah yes, AHJs. You cannot live with them and you most definitely cannot live without them. The official NFPA definition of an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) is “An organization, office or individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of a code or standard, or for approving equipment, materials, an installation or a procedure.”

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2019 Editions of NFPA 20 and NFPA 14

Code changes for stationary pumps and standpipe/hose systems.

November 3, 2018

Samuel S. Dannaway

The National Fire Protection Association Standards Council issued the 2019 edition of NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, with an effective date of May 24, 2018.

ICC Gives Initial Approval of Mass Timber Code Proposals

October 31, 2018

The 14 code changes proposal will face a full ICC vote in November.

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2019 NFPA 13D and 13R

Code changes for residential sprinkler systems.

October 5, 2018

Samuel S. Dannaway

NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, is effective as of Sept. 3, 2018. NFPA 13R. Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential Occupancies, is effective as of May 24, 2018.

Johnson Controls Releases Facility Checklist For Fire Prevention Month

October 4, 2018

ASHRAE Learning Institute Announces Course Offerings for 2019 Winter Conference

October 1, 2018

ASHRAE Learning Institute will offer five full-day seminars and 15 half-day courses during the conference.

NFPA Issues Statement on Code Copyright Ruling

September 10, 2018

The Appeals Court did not adopt PRO’s argument that publishing standard development organizations’ codes and standards in whole is permitted whenever a jurisdiction anywhere incorporates a standard by reference.

Wolseley Canada Inc. Acquires James Electric Motor Services Ltd.

September 5, 2018

The market leader in the sale of pumps and motors will keep its name for the foreseeable future.

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Revised 2019 NFPA 13, Part 2

A look at technical changes of interest to designers of fire sprinkler systems.

August 27, 2018

Samuel S. Dannaway

A look at some of the technical changes and clarifications in the soon-to-be-published, updated standard.

Plumbing Engineer's Top 10 in Their 20s: Brian Schatz

Young engineers shine through commitment, perseverance and tenacity.

August 21, 2018

Sharon Rehana

Brian Schatz, EIT age 28, is a plumbing & fire protection engineer at AKF Group, New York City. He is recognized as one of Plumbing Engineer's Top 10 in Their 20s and here's why...