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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.

2017 Oct PE Samuel Dannaway

FPE Corner

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.

September 2017 Column Samuel Dannaway

FPE Corner

The Marco Polo Fire

What we know about the building and one of the largest fires in history.

August 24, 2017

Samuel S. Dannaway

Last month Honolulu experienced its largest, single-building fire in history. Here's a breakdown of how it happened.

CPVC Fire Protection

Product Compatibility Enhances Fire Protection Performance

Proper verification avoids leakage and assures system reliability.

July 26, 2017

Rob Neale and Michelle Knight

Grenfell Tower Fire

FPE Corner

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?

Code of Ethics

Code of Ethics

Are you ethically representing your engineering profession?

June 5, 2017

Scott A. Futrell PE, FSFPE

As professional engineers, we have a code of ethics to perform only in our area of expertise based upon education...

Venting Systems

What you need to know about standards and testing for systems of fuel-fired appliances.

June 4, 2017

Energy codes are driving the installation of boilers and domestic hot water heaters that are high-efficiency condensing Category IV appliances....

NFPA Braces for 2017 Conference

With the help of surveys from last year’s conference, the NFPA adds themes and seminars for a “renewed sense of excitement, energy and empowerment.

May 8, 2017

It’s been more than 300 days since the 2016 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Conference & Expo wrapped up in...

Court Ruling

Code Classroom

Know the Codes and Standards that Apply to You!

Federal court rules on copyright protections for codes and standards organizations.

May 8, 2017

Recently, there was a U.S. District Court decision that affects our ability to have free access to most codes and...

NFSA reacts to Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act

March 13, 2017

On March 9, Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Sen. Tom Carper (D-Delaware) filed the Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act, and Rep....

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