Two primary needs were to upgrade the fireproofing for the storage of Ecolab’s flammable items, and warehouse flooring to accommodate their double rack (shelving) systems. These critical requirements needed to be installed in a tight-time frame, all while meeting LEED specifications.

Construction Specialties introduced a new undermount model to its FB-17 series of expansion joint fire barriers. This line of products effectively minimizes smoke passage while accommodating dynamic movement, without degradation of the material.

Fire safety measures in any enclosed building are critical, but especially so in theaters. The history of deadly blazes in performance venues goes back centuries, and while modern building practices and materials have dramatically reduced the risk of fatalities, theaters still face an uncommon fire threat.

The National Fire Protection Association® is bringing enhanced features and a supporting YouTube channel to NFPA LiNK®, a subscription-based application that delivers digital NFPA codes and standards, expert commentary and supplemental content. 

Cities are building up instead of out, presenting new challenges for today’s construction.

The National Fire Protection Association has dedicated the 21st edition of the Fire Protection Handbook to Kathleen H. Almand, former NFPA vice president of Research, Data & Analytics and retired executive director of the Fire Protection Research Foundation, the research affiliate of NFPA.

The NFCA (National Fireproofing Contractors Association) has announced their 2023 Week of Learning dates and location. 

The Fire Protection Research Foundation is hosting a free “Fire Protection Research Foundation 40^th Anniversary Webinar Series” in support of its four decades of facilitating research in support of the fire and life safety community.

In the absence of standardized fire testing, unfortunate consequences can arise. In the U.S., we’ve started to see a relaxed attitude toward firestopping in general.

Magnesium oxide panels offer both strength and fire-resistance making them an attractive choice for use in fire-resistance rated assemblies.