John McNally: 2018 NFPA Expo sets a new course for emergency situations John McNally July 11, 2018 Looking at a wider landscape. Read More
Jacqueline Wilmot: You’ll know about NFPA 4 soon enough Jacqueline R. Wilmot May 18, 2018 Standard provides minimum requirements for testing integrated fire-protection and life-safety systems. Read More
What’s in your water? Backflow-prevention devices guard fire protection water entering potable supply. Jacqueline R. Wilmot October 26, 2017 Have you ever wondered if the water in your fire-sprinkler system is capable of flowing backward into the water supply it came from? And, if it did, how might it impact the water supply?Read More
NFPA 51B covers the issues at stake for soldering and brazing Jacqueline R. Wilmot August 23, 2017 NFPA 51B covers the issues at stake for soldering, brazing and more.Read More
2017 NFAP Expo looks to the past to build its future More history to make for NFPA. John McNally July 17, 2017 The 2017 NFPA Conference & Expo was held June 4-7 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.Read More
NFPA 13 provides engineers a roadmap While NFPA 13 is a prescriptive standard, it still requires the design team to make some critical decisions. Matt Klaus June 13, 2017 Tough questions have to be answered to prevent hazardous situations.Read More
5 common issues to handle during a fire sprinkler system project Jacqueline R. Wilmot May 25, 2017 Here are five common issues to handle during a project.Read More
NFPA 20 sets new requirements for fire pumps in high-rise buildings Fire pumps are an essential component of water-based fire protection systems. Brian Buscher May 15, 2017 Update excludes vertical staging and staggered pump rooms.Read More
How far does an NFPA 25 sprinkler examination go? water savings in commercial buildings Matt Klaus May 15, 2017 There are several different types of inspections that can occur for automatic-sprinkler systems. Read More
One size doesn’t fit all for microbiologically-influenced corrosion Jacqueline R. Wilmot March 28, 2017 Fire-sprinkler system designers must be vigilant to prevent damage. Read More