Tag Archives: Fire safety

ARMA releases digital edition of its manual; NFPA dedicates handbook to ex-VP

March 27, 2023

The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has released a digital version of the Residential Asphalt Roofing Manual – Design and Application Methods. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has dedicated the 21^st edition of the Fire Protection Handbook (FPH) to ex-vice-president Kathleen H. Almand.

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Demystifying fire-retardant-treated wood specifications

November 27, 2021

A step-by-step guide to writing a strong specification for generic fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW) for specifiers. The history of FRTW, how it is manufactured, and how it compares to steel, concrete, and painted/coated wood products helps create a context to better understand when to use specific products in specific situations.

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ICC releases three new fire prevention resources

July 15, 2021

The International Code Council (ICC) seeks to raise awareness around wildfire safety with three new fire prevention resources.

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NFPA 285 engineering judgments

June 1, 2021

The IBC is recognized as the model building code for commercial construction, which is then adopted by state and local jurisdictions. Through NFPA 285, increasing use of energy efficient continuous insulation (ci) and innovative wall assemblies places a greater emphasis on fire performance of exterior walls.

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Continuous insulation performance

December 2, 2020

The goals of building fire safety and energy efficiency are compatible when industry stakeholders work together to ensure proper assemblies are designed, the correct materials are specified, and installers have the experience to combine the design and materials properly in the field.

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