Fire Prevention

May 14, 2013

Commentary

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Know your occupancies

Whenever a public assembly is standing-room only, there is the possibility of overcrowding -- and that can be either a real inconvenience or a total disaster....More
May 9, 2013

Article

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IAFC, IBHS call on Congress to pass Safe Building Code Incentive Act

This bill would provide qualifying states with an additional 4% of Stafford Act grant funding available for post-disaster assistance if builders and contractors use nationally recognized model building codes....More
May 3, 2013

Commentary

How is America Burning 40 years later?

America Burning provided a pathway for a federal role in overcoming the American indifference to fire protection and prevention....More
Apr. 30, 2013

video

Darley highlights sprinkler, potable water pumps, drone

Learn about Darley’s newest offerings, including a self-testing NFPA 13d-compliant residential sprinkler pump. It is a self-calibrating system that alerts homeowners and the fire department about any issues via e-mail....More
Apr. 24, 2013

Article

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Maryland legislature moves to safeguard building codes

The Maryland Legislature recently safeguarded the wind requirements in the state’s building standards by approving legislation to prohibit local jurisdictions from weakening the wind design and wind-borne debris provisions of the state’s building code....More
Apr. 15, 2013

Commentary

Data shows that fire is greatest threat to children, supports need for sprinklers

By Rick Ennis -- We certainly should strive toward protecting as many children as possible from the most controllable threats. Based on this data, coming together to pass residential fire sprinkler legislation nationwide can protect children in the future....More
Mar. 28, 2013

Infographic

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Residential fire-safety checklist for citizens 1

A residential fire-safety checklist for citizens from the Society of Fire Protection Engineers...More
Mar. 15, 2013

Commentary

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Misting systems show the next step in fire sprinkler evolution 1

What digit would be in front of the “G” for today’s fire sprinklers? The sprinkler system has undergone amazing transformation over the last 150 years, and people continually are finding more ways to use sprinkler technology to limit the fire problem....More
Mar. 8, 2013

News

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NFPA offers lightweight constructions, sprinkler presentations (with related video)

The NFPA, through its Fire Sprinkler Initiative, has created a presentation highlighting the dangers of lightweight construction and the corresponding benefits of home fire sprinklers....More
Feb. 28, 2013

News

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IAFC call-to-action to pass the Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act

This year marks the 10th anniversary of The Station nightclub fire in West Warwick, R.I. This event and the recent loss of more than 200 people at the Kiss nightclub fire in Santa Maria, Brazil is another reminder why Congress must reintroduce and pass the Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act, according to the IAFC....More