NFPA committees accepting proposals for recommendations

NFPA committees accepting proposals for recommendations

The following documents are among those for which National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) committees are accepting proposals for recommendations. Proposals must be received by 5 p.m. EDST on the closing date to be acted on by the committee. That action will be published in the committee`s report. Proposals must be submitted to Codes and Standards Administration on proposal forms available in the back of all NFPA documents or from NFPA headquarters.
Fire departments must help resolve the Omega sprinkler situation

Fire departments must help resolve the Omega sprinkler situation

I was pleased to see Fire Engineering cover the Omega sprinkler issue (Editor`s Opinion, September 1997). The problem cannot be resolved without assistance from fire…
TOXI ULTRA GAS DETECTOR

TOXI ULTRA GAS DETECTOR

Biosystems, Inc.: Single-sensor datalogging gas detector measures for H2S, SO2, Cl2, NH3, NO2, or NO. Single on/off mode button controls day-to-day procedures including automatic calibration…
THE OMEGA SPRINKLER HEAD:  PERFORMANCE TESTING IN FAIRFAX COUNTY

THE OMEGA SPRINKLER HEAD: PERFORMANCE TESTING IN FAIRFAX COUNTY

In October 1996, Dave Thomas, P.E., the head of the Plans Review Section of the Fairfax County (VA) Fire and Rescue Department`s Fire Prevention Division,…
PYRO BLANKETT

PYRO BLANKETT

Ponthomme Products, Inc.: Three-fiber blend, seven-ounce fabric includes BASF`s BASOFILTM fiber. Provides thermal and flame resistance. Available in amber or blue/gray, 60- 2 90-inch or…
FIRE PROTECTION FOR DESALINATION AND WATER REUSE FACILITIES

FIRE PROTECTION FOR DESALINATION AND WATER REUSE FACILITIES

Fresh water is vital to the life and function of every community across the nation. Where a constant supply of fresh water is not readily…
The Volunteer Chief Officers Section of the International Association Of Fire Chiefs announced the

The Volunteer Chief Officers Section of the International Association Of Fire Chiefs announced the

The Volunteer Chief Officers Section of the International Association Of Fire Chiefs announced the 1997-1998 Board of Directors: Chairman, Chief FRED WINDISCH, Ponderosa (TX) Volunteer…