Up On The Roof

We often encounter areas within the codes and standards that need interpretation. The standpipe roof hose connection is an example of an often debated and misunderstood section found in earlier editions of NFPA 14.

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Fire Sprinkler Licensing – EZ Button or Not?

NFSA South Central Region hosted NICET, NFSA Training, and the Texas State Fire Marshal in a live discussion of Fire Sprinkler Licensing & Certification in Texas on June 17,2020.

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Technotes: The New Expert of the Day (EOD) Process

The NFSA has a new association management system (AMS) that improves the member benefits and user experience on the website. One of the key benefits to being an NFSA member is the ability to ask a technical question on codes and standards and receive an informal interpretation from one of several NFSA subject matter experts (SME) who represent the industry on dozens of NFPA, ICC, and other codes and standards.

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Travel Distance Advantages of Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems

We have all been there when checking into our hotel room for the night. The elevator drops you off on your floor and then you walk a country mile and finally arrive at your room. Automatic sprinkler systems make that long journey a reality.

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