Why Fire Safety Expertise Belongs at the Center of Every Building Project

Fire protection works best when it is built into the process rather than added after the fact”— Christopher Echeverria ...
New Orleans City Business

Legislative committee explores clarification of state’s fire protection codes

The House Committee on Fire Protection/Construction Code Task Force met on Monday as members work on a consistent fire code for residential and commercial construction. Louisiana builders often ...
Firefighter Nation

NFPA 101 Life Safety Code Added to NFPA LiNK Reference

he National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has announced the addition of the 2021 edition of NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®, to NFPA LiNKâ„¢, the Association’s new information delivery platform that ...
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Fire Prevention and Code Enforcement - Part III

The primary responsibility of any fire prevention official is to enforce the fire codes adopted by their respective jurisdiction. The common highest goal in any fire prevention effort is providing ...

In HelloNation, Building Expert Jeff Marcic of Tampa Explains Why Fire Protection Must Begin in Schematic Design

Why must fire protection begin in schematic design, and what happens when it does not? The HelloNation feature "Why Fire Protection Must Begin in Schematic Design," featuring Building Expert Jeff ...
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Fire Code Confusion: Occupancy Types

Greg Kessinger is SD&I’s fire alarm and codes expert and a regular contributor. Email him your fire & life safety questions at [email protected]. You may be surprised how much NFPA 72’s chapter on ...