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Underground connections for fire protection systems.

May 25, 2018

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

FPE Corner

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.

Arthur E. Cote Receives Ronald H. Brown Standards Leadership Award

March 28, 2018

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ANSI, NIST, and WSD Committee to present the award at U.S. celebration of world standards day in October.

FPE Corner

Sprinklers Are Still Illegal in Hawaii

Anti-sprinkler lobbyists aren’t thinking about safety.

March 20, 2018

Samuel S. Dannaway

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The home building industry argues it is not against sprinklers, it simply wants sprinklers to be optional.

Fire Protection Research Foundation Releases New Findings on Cross Laminated Timber

March 15, 2018

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

NFPA Appoints New Members to Standards Council

March 15, 2018

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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.

FPE Corner

Sprinkler Protection

How to address storage under sloped ceilings in warehouses.

January 3, 2018

Samuel S. Dannaway

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What do you do about sloped ceilings when designing for storage protection in warehouses?

FPE Corner

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

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

AFSA Launches Online Safety Portal

October 13, 2017

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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.