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Home » NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)

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

Roofing Codes

Roofing Code: Class A Roof Assemblies

Section 1505.2
August 7, 2018
Class A roof assemblies are those that are effective against severe fire test exposure.
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EnergyShield Wall Builder Tool

Free Online Wall Builder Tool

EnergyShield Wall Builder Tool
April 16, 2018
Atlas Roofing Corporation has created an industry resource designed for architects seeking guidance on designing with polyiso wall insulation.
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Roofing Codes

Roofing Codes: Class C Roof Assemblies

Section 1505.4
April 12, 2018
This code implies that all roof materials that pass the testing provided in the ASTM E 108 fire testing under the light category are identified as Class C roof assemblies.
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Manor High School

Choosing Insulation for Masonry Cavity Walls

Learning from the Ancient Greeks
Nicole Richards
Nicole Richard
March 16, 2018
The role insulation plays in a masonry cavity wall’s performance, and factors to consider when choosing insulation
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Roofing Codes

Roofing Codes: Class B Roof Assemblies

Section 1505.3
February 28, 2018
This code implies that all roof materials that pass the testing provided in the ASTM E 108 fire testing under the moderate category are identified as Class B roof assemblies
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DensElement Barrier System

DensElement Is Now NFPA 285 Compliant with EIFS

October 30, 2017
An engineering evaluation by Priest & Associates Consulting LLC. has determined DensElement Barrier System can replace exterior gypsum sheathing in approved EIFS designs.
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KARNAK

NFPA-285 Fire-Rated Vapor-Permeable Air Barrier

October 9, 2017
KARNAK
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citadel

Reveal System Meets NFPA 285 Guidelines

September 20, 2017
Citadel Architectural Products
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Atlas Roofing Achieves First NFPA Fire Test Compliance

August 14, 2017
Polyiso manufacturer passes updated NFPA 285 testing criteria.
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Breaking News

Dow Announces Commercial Wall Code Assessment Engine

April 19, 2017
Dow’s new self-guided wall assessment engine helps compare above grade wall strategies for building materials and design methods to meet the applicable Canadian building codes.
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