Don’t be Baffled by Baffles
There are several circumstances where NFPA 13 refers to baffles, draft curtains, barriers or partitions. Are they the same thing, or are they different? These terms aren’t always defined in the standard. For that reason, this blog will try to clarify what the similarities and differences are between these terms in NFPA 13
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Clearing the Air: Air Compressors and Fire Sprinkler Systems
Air compressors are an essential piece of equipment for dry and pre-action systems, the reliability and durability of these components is paramount to a properly operating fire sprinkler system. Ensuring that these components will work as needed they must undergo rigorous testing to meet the requirements of UL 1450, Motor-operated air compressors, vacuum pumps, and painting equipment, which includes fire sprinkler system air compressors.
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Chasing our Tail – The Fire Code & The Inspection
The Fire Code sets the essential standards to safeguard lives and property from fire hazards. But what happens when these minimum requirements are repeatedly ignored? In this blog, we explore the critical role of enforcement in upholding fire safety, illustrated by a real-world example where a key fire safety component was improperly installed—twice within a decade. This case underscores the importance of maintaining and enforcing basic safety measures over time.
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2024 NFPA Voting Guide
The fire sprinkler industry relies heavily on NFPA codes and standards to ensure fire protection systems are installed correctly, and that the performance of these systems will save lives and property. The National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) and the activities of the Engineering and Standards Committee (E&S) and Code Development Team (CDT) performs a very active role in the codes and standards revision process with over 80 member and staff representatives on dozens of NFPA technical committees
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