Can NFPA 13D be Used for Retrofitting Mixed Use Buildings?
The idea to use NFPA 13D for other than 1- and 2-family dwellings is not new. It seems attractive to try to adapt NFPA 13D into something it is not scoped to do. The scope and purpose of NFPA 13D is for 1- and 2-family dwellings including townhouses. It does not contain the content necessary to work with the building and fire codes in mixed use buildings.
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Fatal Fires Make History | TechNotes
NFSA's Jeff Hugo explains the impact the deadliest fires in U.S. history had on the fire protection industry.
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A Comprehensive Guide to Fire Protection Contractors Insurance
fire sprinkler contractors face unique risks that require specialized insurance coverage. Fire protection contractors insurance provides essential protection against potential liabilities and safeguards the interests of both contractors and their clients. In this article, I will explore the risks faced by fire protection contractors, the importance of coverage, and the coverage offered by insurance providers.
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Scissor Stairs and Egress
We have once again started a national debate about how many means of egresses or stairs are required or accessible for occupant egress. This US concept of two egresses has been a staple of life safety design for decades after many devastating fires that lacked modern day egress requirements. These egresses must be separated to provide egress within specified travel distance and allow occupants to safely exit from buildings.
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