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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

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

Anvil International SeisBrace Design Tool

August 27, 2018

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The latest release from Anvil is the leading edge seismic fire protection design software.

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Revised Format for 2019 NFPA

Chapters are now organized in the order of how a system is put together.

July 27, 2018

Samuel S. Dannaway

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The new format of the 2019 NFPA 13, which reduced the document by nearly 50 pages, now organizes chapters in the way a fire sprinkler system is put together.

Collaborative Health Care Design

Updating the Health Care Facilities Code

Safety protocols in case of fire are important considerations when placing a medical gas zone valve.

July 26, 2018

John Gregory

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Determining the placement of medical gas zone valves in health-care facilities is important to prevent a fire.

Fighting for Sprinklers

Campaign to require sprinkler retrofits in residential high-rises.

June 27, 2018

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Most cities have not required the sprinklers in residential high-rises, even though they pose the same dangers as fires in commercial buildings.

The Main Line

Underground connections for fire protection systems.

May 25, 2018

Rob Neale

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The underground water systems that support aboveground fire protection systems are integral to successful outcomes in the event of a fire.

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Tall Timber Buildings

Combining prescriptive measures and performance-based design.

May 24, 2018

Samuel S. Dannaway

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Addressing the tall building question with a reasoned approach of combining prescriptive measures and performance-based design.

National Fire Protection Association Conference & Expo Returns to Mandalay Bay

April 18, 2018

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Largest annual education event in fire and life safety will feature more than 110 educational sessions, showcasing the latest technologies from more than 350 exhibitors.