Tag Archives: NFPA

ARMA releases digital edition of its manual; NFPA dedicates handbook to ex-VP

March 27, 2023

The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has released a digital version of the Residential Asphalt Roofing Manual – Design and Application Methods. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has dedicated the 21^st edition of the Fire Protection Handbook (FPH) to ex-vice-president Kathleen H. Almand.

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Tall mass timber provisions adopted by NFPA

September 14, 2020

Allowances for larger and taller mass timber buildings have been approved as part of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 5000, Building Construction and Safety Code, and, where applicable, NFPA 101, Life Safety Code.

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Smoke doors versus fire doors: What is the difference?

June 13, 2019

Architects often use the phrase ‘20-minute smoke door,’ and it is common to see a door schedule calling for these products. To properly specify doors, frames, and hardware for fire door and smoke door assemblies, it is critical the proper terminology is used and the correct code requirements are referenced.

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Perimeter Fire Barrier Systems: Taking a team approach to fire-safe construction

September 8, 2017

Building owners and occupants often take fire safety for granted. They assume that buildings are constructed with fire safety in mind and significant attention has been paid to building codes.

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Annual fire protection conference heading to Las Vegas

June 6, 2016

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is holding its annual conference and expo in Las Vegas from June 13 to 16. The conference brings to life the technology, products, and services that help professionals design, build, manage, and maintain facilities conforming to fire.

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