Building Codes

NFPA Launches Campaign to Recruit Code Enforcers to Technical Committees

Mon, 14 May 2012 18:48:00 GMT

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recently launched a recruitment campaign to increase the number of code enforcers participating on NFPA's technical committees.

USFA Coffee Break Training on Building Construction: Penetrations of Vertical Exit Closures

Wed, 02 May 2012 18:07:00 GMT

In this free firefighter training vignette from the United States Fire Administration (USFA), the student is asked to identify the requirements for protecting penetrations of vertical exit closures.

Code Council Seeks Nominations for Awards

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:14:00 GMT

Safe communities don’t happen by chance. Safe communities are the result of dedicated professionals who use codes and standards, science, and years of experience and learning to ensure public safety in the buildings where people live, work, learn and play.

Gems Sensors Recalls Pressure Transducers

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:13:00 GMT

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

More Smoking-Related Fires Starting Outside Home, MA Officials Say

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:26:00 GMT

Changing smoking behavior is causing more fires to start outside of homes as smokers take their cigarettes outdoors, according to Massachusetts state fire marshals.

Code Council Honors Elected Officials

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:17:00 GMT

An Illinois Congresswoman, an Idaho State Senator and the Mayor of Cheyenne, Wyo., are the 2012 recipients of Elected Official of the Year Awards conferred by the International Code Council. The award recognizes commitments and contributions to building safety.

NSF Testing for Earthquakes

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:14:00 GMT

ICC Administers US World Standards Day

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:22:00 GMT

"Standards Increase Efficiency" is the 2012 theme for the U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day, administered by the International Code Council which references almost 1,300 standards in its International Codes.

NFPAs Gary Keith and Russell Sanders Receive Honors

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:25:00 GMT

Commission on Fire Accreditation International Workshop

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 11:09:00 GMT

The Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) will be conducting a Accreditation Workshop on May 1st-3rd hosted by Fire Chief Kelvin J. Cochran and the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department at Atlanta Public Safety Headquarters.

NSF Testing for Earthquakes

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On April 17, 2012, an NSF-supported team of researchers will shake a full-size building outfitted with the myriad inner workings of modern life.

Analysis Finds Concerns Outweigh Price in Safety Systems Adoption

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:25:00 GMT

The strict enforcement of safety codes requiring all industrial and commercial buildings in North America to install systems for quick detection and suppression of fires has created a robust market for fire and safety systems. Existing buildings undergoing renovation also need to upgrade or replace existing systems to comply with current codes aimed at protecting building occupants and the building itself.

Jack Murphy Recipient of the Tom Brennan Lifetime Achievement Award

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:59:00 GMT

Jack Murphy, fire marshal (ret)/former deputy chief of the Leonia (NJ) Fire Department is the recipient of the 2012 Tom Brennan Lifetime Achievement Award.

USFA Coffee Break Training on Commercial Cooking Fire Suppression Equipment Release Devices

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:32:00 GMT

In this free firefighter training vignette from the United States Fire Administration (USFA), the student is tasked with describing the requirements for manual release devices connected to commercial cooking fire suppression systems.

FDIC 2012: Preview An Interview with Jack Murphy

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:35:00 GMT

FDIC Conference Director Diane Feldman talks to Jack Murphy, Fire Marshal (Retired)/Former Deputy Chief, Leonia (NJ) Fire Department, the recipient of the 2012 Tom Brennan Lifetime Achievement Award.

ASTM Fire Committee Approves Deck Structure Fire Test Response Standard

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:05:00 GMT

A new test method is the latest in a series of ASTM International standards being developed to address the protection of exterior portions of structures during fires.

USFA Coffee Break Training: Alive on Arrival

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:06:00 GMT

In this free firefighter training vignette from the United States Fire Administration (USFA), the student shall identify techniques for improved safety during emergency vehicle operations.

Documentary Being Produced on RI Station Nightclub Fire

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:12:00 GMT

A feature-length documentary film is being produced about the 2003 Station nightclub fire in Rhode Island.

CSB Deploys to Investigate Hydrofluoric Acid Release at TX Refinery

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:38:00 GMT

A seven-person investigation team from the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) is deploying to the site of an accident reportedly involving the release of hydrofluoric acid (HF) at the CITGO Corpus Christi (TX) alkylation unit.

Draft Guidelines for Designing Fire Safety in Very Tall Buildings Available for Public Review

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:23:00 GMT

The Society of Fire Protection Engineers, in collaboration with the International Code Council, is developing Guidelines for Designing Fire Safety in Very Tall Buildings.