Report provides data and insights from six large-scale test burns, and found that the exposed timber did influence the way the fire behaved.

The NFPA Standard Council, a 13-member body appointed by the Board of Directors of NFPA, is charged with overseeing the NFPA codes and standards making process.

About 1,400 people attended Strategic Planning Meetings & Vendor Showcase, along with 226 vendor booths.

To accommodate anticipated future growth, the company also expects to add at least 50 new jobs in the next few years to support its expanding business both in the U.S. and internationally. 

Fire protection has now been included and overall fire and life safety systems have joined other tax incentives, such as roofing, HVAC and security alarm systems.

Video was shown at the kickoff of two concurrent ASTM International “committee week” events held recently in Houston and New Orleans where thousands of the organization’s members will create and update standards.

At this time, no deficiencies have been identified in the IBC regarding cladding, and fire experts agree that the ICC model code and process ensures a reasonable level of safety.