Updates to NFPA 14 | TechNotes

This edition of TechNotes is written by Terin Hopkins, NFSA’s Manager of Public Fire Protection and a member of the NFPA Technical Committee on Standpipes

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The Importance of Commodity Classification for High-Piled Storage Occupancies

Have a question about high-piled storage requirements? Look no further! NFSA's Expert of the Day service is here to help. Our team of experts, who actively participate on multiple NFPA technical committees, has an in-depth understanding of various NFPA standards, including those that govern high-piled storage. Whether you're dealing with code compliance, system design, or installation challenges, we’ve got you covered!

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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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NFPA 25, 2026 edition, Public Inputs | TechNotes

NFPA 25, The Standard for Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, is also known as the “maintenance “or the “ITM” standard. This standard sets forth the requirements for the building owner to properly inspect, test, and maintain a building's fire sprinkler system as well as what actions are required when a change in use, occupancy, or storage method has occurred.

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