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"We all know the story--a crowded nightclub outside Cincinnati awaiting the performance of popular 1970's entertainer,... see more
This article covers the problems and solutions to fire spread through concealed spaces. Builing designs oftern require or... see more
A British (UK) reference for meeting requirements of regulatory bodies regarding the durability of structures in a fire... see more
"Because of the significant impact wall and ceiling finishes and furnishings, such as drapes, curtains and decorations,... see more
Kansas and South Carolina Require Code Footprints as part of submittals for review. Other states are considering the... see more
A National Fire Academy "Coffee Break" synopsis of the requirements for emergency lighting and comparison of NFPA 1/101... see more
Fire and Sprinkler Demonstration Video -- This is a good demo to show flash over and the effectiveness of a residential... see more
"One of the principal objectives of the research program was to undertand and develop numerical calculation procedure... see more
Excerpts from the Wildland Urban Interface Code relative to fire resistive construction in this vulnerable areas of... see more
Important Fire Safety Information 5/8” Type X Gypsum Wallboard Standards, Testing, and Certification
The late Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach once was quoted as saying, "It’s not what you tell them…it’s what they hear."... see more
"Spontaneous ignition is a possible cause of unwanted fire. It is a complex phenomenon of combustible material ignited by... see more
"FM Global's Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets provide large-scale businesses, facility and risk managers, as well as... see more
The 20th edition of the Gypsum Association’s flagship publication depicts over 600 systems that may be used for... see more
This course provides the components of building construction that relate to fire and life safety. The focus of this... see more
Article produced by U of Missouri and posted on the National Agricultural Safety Database (CDC)
Fire Inspectors will find many creative ways that business owners try to enhance their business security that end up... see more
The Sanborn Maps Collection (https://www.loc.gov/collections/sanborn-maps) includes over 35,000 digitized fire insurance... see more
This film examines levels of illumination outdoors and in various workplaces. Educational concepts include light meter,... see more
One of the largest loss of life fires ever to occur in the U.S. happened in 1908 at the Rhodes Opera House in Boyertown,... see more
Ask The Builder explains how sprinkler systems work. "Automatic fire sprinklers can be installed in a new home or your... see more
This presentation provides a refresher on basic ventilation techniques used by the fire service. It covers basic... see more
This article on the Home builder Appeal to the residential sprinkler decision is a good case study on the code process.
"Users of codes that deal with fire protection and life safety features of buildings need an efficient way to communicate... see more