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Articles Tagged with ''NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)''

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DuPont Expands ArmorWall System with ArmorDry Exterior Drainage Mat for Lath-Based Claddings

New drainage solution for commercial exterior claddings advances building envelope performance with improved moisture management
November 6, 2025

DuPont Performance Building Solutions announced the release of the DuPont ArmorDry Exterior Drainage Mat, a new product for use behind lath-based commercial exterior claddings.


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NAMBA to Convene Symposium to Help Shape the Future of Building Fire Safety

The alliance to meet downtown Philly in September
July 14, 2025

The alliance to meet in downtown Philly in September.


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Expanded Fire Performance Approvals for EnergyShield XR Continuous Insulation

Among the new options are exterior claddings, like metal panels and fiber cement; additional WRB and sheathing options; and more
May 13, 2025

The results are in – and EnergyShield XR is now approved for even more NFPA 285 assemblies and additional cladding options to support safe, more versatile building designs.


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3A Composites USA and TENMAT Achieve Landmark Approval for Fire-Safe Exterior Wall System

Provides architects with a constructible, code-compliant solution for the construction of high-performance building envelopes in New York City
April 11, 2025

3A Composites USA, in collaboration with TENMAT, is announcing a significant milestone in fire safety for exterior wall assemblies. 



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Pitfalls and Challenges of NFPA 285 Engineering Analysis

VIDEO: Pitfalls and Challenges of NFPA 285 Engineering Analysis

Lindsay Lewis is the Editor of Building Enclosure magazine.
Lindsay Lewis
March 4, 2025
Keith Nelson, Commercial Application Leader & Fire Performance Subject Matter Expert at DuPont, and Daniel Martin, Lead Fire Protection Engineer at Jensen Hughes, joined us to chat about their webinar “Pitfalls and Challenges of NFPA 285 Engineering Analysis.”
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How Fire Safety Innovation is Shaping Modern Wall Systems

New building codes compelled manufacturers to explore existing products to see how they could be modified to enhance fire safety
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Karine Galla
March 3, 2025

The rise of combustible insulation materials prompted the development of NFPA 285 in the late 1900s to specifically address concerns about wall assemblies containing combustible components.


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MFM Building Products Announces UL Class A Fire Rating for Ultra HT Wind & Water Seal

September 3, 2024

MFM Building Products recently achieved a UL Class A Fire Rating for the company’s Ultra HT Wind & Water Seal® underlayment.


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ECOMAXci FR Air Barrier

May 13, 2024

ECOMAXci® FR Air Barrier allows for optimum efficiency through multiple design options, ease of construction, a better building envelope and reduced energy usage.


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Designing with MCM Webinar Coming on April 11

April 4, 2024

The Metal Construction Association (MCA) announced that the MCM Alliance will present a live webinar on April 11, 2024, at 2pm EST. “Designing with MCM: What the Industry Has in Store” will offer participants important information about Metal Composite Material.


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ACM Panels Elegantly Wrap Apartment Complex

February 5, 2024

The residences feature modern, premium finishes, while the building itself encompasses a rooftop deck offering endless views of Lake Michigan's shoreline and Chicago's iconic skyline.  


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