The International Code Council kicks off the 43rd annual Building Safety Month. The campaign raises awareness about the importance of building codes and the role that building safety professionals play in keeping our communities safe.
Fire safety measures in any enclosed building are critical, but especially so in theaters. The history of deadly blazes in performance venues goes back centuries, and while modern building practices and materials have dramatically reduced the risk of fatalities, theaters still face an uncommon fire threat.
The National Fire Protection Association® is bringing enhanced features and a supporting YouTube channel to NFPA LiNK®, a subscription-based application that delivers digital NFPA codes and standards, expert commentary and supplemental content.
The Garland Company announced the launch of FireTite Primer, an intumescent coating that inhibits the spread of flame and smoke on a wood substrate. FireTite Primer is available now from any of Garland’s 220 territory managers in the United States and Canada.
The National Fire Protection Association has dedicated the 21st edition of the Fire Protection Handbook to Kathleen H. Almand, former NFPA vice president of Research, Data & Analytics and retired executive director of the Fire Protection Research Foundation, the research affiliate of NFPA.
While modernizing facilities, it’s important to remember that service looks different in every market. First responders need well-equipped buildings that will allow them to assist the community with any challenges or natural disasters they may frequently experience.
To meet codes and provide the desired level of visual connection, the University of Michigan-Flint and architects turned to multifunctional fire-resistive-rated glazing assemblies.
The Fire Protection Research Foundation is hosting a free “Fire Protection Research Foundation 40th Anniversary Webinar Series” in support of its four decades of facilitating research in support of the fire and life safety community.
