Fire codes help owners protect their buildings from property-destroying blazes. Those codes, however, are often set to a minimum standard for fire safety and are not always representative of best practices. One of those instances surrounds codes related to fire-rated floor doors. 

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.

Bostik, Inc. announced that the PanelTack System met the stringent requirements of the NFPA 285 Standard Fire Test Method, displaying the fire stability and flame resistance capabilities of the system.  

The American Iron and Steel Institute has published a new research report, “RP 22-02: Structural Design for Fire Conditions of a Prototype Metal Building Using the New Proposed Appendix to AISI S100.”

Metal panels or facades are becoming increasingly popular with new designers and architects. So why do architects love exterior metal panels?

New coiling fire protective provides 3 hour listed fire and smoke protection with a small footprint that offers specifiers and fire planning professionals expanded flexibility. 

Principles of efficient construction, thermal  and fire performance were played out in real time as the  clock ticked down on construction of Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders and UNLV Football.

Huntsman Building Solutions, a global leader in high performance, sustainable building envelope solutions, today announced a partnership with No-Burn, Incorporated, the proven and trusted fire protective coatings company.