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Honolulu’s Proposed High-Rise Retrofit Ordinance

Recommendations to mandate sprinklering for high-risk buildings provide choice in compliance for owners and put firefighter safety at forefront.

October 25, 2017

Samuel S. Dannaway

In the aftermath of the Marco Polo Fire, Honolulu must redefine fire safety. The Residential Fire Safety Advisory Committee provides recommendations.

Cause of Deadly Marco Polo Fire ‘Undetermined’

October 18, 2017

Steve Smith

Honolulu fire investigators know where the high-rise fire started and how it spread, but not what caused it.

AFSA Launches Online Safety Portal

October 13, 2017

With more than 1,000 resources and references, The Safety Portal aims to address some of the key issues in construction safety today, such as electrical safety, ladder safety, loss control, personal protection, and vehicle safety.

NFPA Launches Policy Institute

September 21, 2017

Institute to help policymakers keep their communities safe by providing recommended practices, proposed solutions and other guidance to support and sustain strong fire prevention and protection systems.

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The Marco Polo Fire – Current Aftermath

Honolulu continues to sort through rubble and legality of sprinklers in high-rises.

September 21, 2017

Samuel S. Dannaway

One of the most important things to take away from the Marco Polo Fire: Buildings that opt out of sprinklers should still be required to comply with other safety measures of Bill 69.

Federal Grant to Help Coalition Promote Home Fire Sprinklers

September 11, 2017

Trade ups – incentives offered by local officials in exchange for installing fire sprinklers – are the centerpiece of this new program.

HD Supply Waterworks Changes Name to Core & Main

August 31, 2017

The company, previously a division of HD Supply, became a freestanding enterprise following its acquisition by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice in August.

Product Compatibility Enhances Fire Protection Performance

Proper verification avoids leakage and assures system reliability.

July 26, 2017

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Grenfell Tower

A tragic warning to the building industry.

July 26, 2017

Samuel S. Dannaway

What lessons can be learned from the Grenfell Tower fire, and are concerns that fire safety may be taking a back seat to building sustainability and energy efficiency?