The Worst Fire Protection Scenes in Television and Film | NFSA Members Weigh In

In a recent Future Leadership Committee newsletter, NFSA members provided feedback to the following question: Which scene in a movie or television show involving fire protection is the worst? The association has included some of the worst offenders in this blog.

Occupancy Classifications in the International Building Code

Understanding the various occupancy classifications as defined by the International Building Code (IBC) is crucial for architects, builders, and fire safety professionals. These classifications play a significant role in determining the design requirements and safety measures, including fire sprinkler systems, needed for the diverse types of buildings identified in the IBC.

Fire Code Tools Can Lead to More Fire Sprinkler Protection

How to Winterize a Fire Sprinkler System for Winter 2024

As the weather in Maryland has been at freezing or below for several days, I realized that the annual cold weather preparations blog for sprinkler systems has not been posted, so here it is folks! For many states this time of year begins the onset of colder weather, for that reason this blog gets reposted to remind everyone of the importance of verifying sprinkler systems are prepared for the cold weather ahead.