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November
4
Considerations for Warehouse Fire Safety
By NFPA | The topic of warehouse fire safety has always been an important one. Recently, there have been a number of large warehouse fires that have brought this topic to the front of mind for many. Join NFPA as we discuss with a panel of industry experts some of the key considerations for warehouse fire safety. Topics such as commodity classification, ESFR sprinkler design and limitations, management of change and the importance of ITM will be covered with plenty of opportunity for Q&A with our panel members. This is a webinar that you do not want to miss! | Free
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Heights & Areas and Construction Fire Safety (DES623) AM Session
By AWC | Changes to the 2021 International Building Code allow for construction of mass timber buildings with larger heights and areas than is currently permitted in Types III, IV, and V construction. This presentation will provide an overview of the allowable heights and areas for the three new types of mass timber construction: Types IV-A, IV-B, and IV-C. Construction fire safety requirements and owner responsibilities related to the fire resistance elements of the building will also be discussed. | Free
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Heights & Areas and Construction Fire Safety (DES623) PM Session
By AWC | Changes to the 2021 International Building Code allow for construction of mass timber buildings with larger heights and areas than is currently permitted in Types III, IV, and V construction. This presentation will provide an overview of the allowable heights and areas for the three new types of mass timber construction: Types IV-A, IV-B, and IV-C. Construction fire safety requirements and owner responsibilities related to the fire resistance elements of the building will also be discussed. | Free
December
10
Fire Resistance Design, Protection of Connections and Special Inspections (DES625) AM Session
By AWC | Changes to the 2021 International Building Code allow for construction of mass timber buildings with larger heights and areas than is currently permitted in Types III, IV, and V construction. This presentation will provide an overview of fire design of mass timber building elements and assemblies, and protection of connections. New code provisions for special inspection of tall mass timber structures will also be discussed. | Free
10
Fire Resistance Design, Protection of Connections and Special Inspections (DES625) PM Session
By AWC | ​Changes to the 2021 International Building Code allow for construction of mass timber buildings with larger heights and areas than is currently permitted in Types III, IV, and V construction. This presentation will provide an overview of fire design of mass timber building elements and assemblies, and protection of connections. New code provisions for special inspection of tall mass timber structures will also be discussed. | Free

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Fire Alarm Systems
The Other (Easy) Way to Space a Smoke Detector | August 2017


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Fire Sprinkler Systems
A Basic Tool for Ceiling Obstructions | July 2017
A Breakout of a Floor Control Riser Assembly | September 2016
Advantages of Return Bends in Fire Sprinkler Systems | August 2016
A New Calculator for Cloud Ceiling Sprinklers | March 2018
Are Fire Sprinklers Required for Your Canopy? | February 2018
Benefits and Drawbacks of Flexible Sprinkler Drops | August 2016
Consideration with Flexible Sprinkler Drops | August 2016
Components of a Fire Sprinkler | September 2017
Design Challenge: Senior Living Unit | January 2018
Fire Sprinkler Design for Elevators | September 2016
Fire Sprinkler Friction Loss: A Quick Calculator | March 2018

​Flexible Drops | August 2016
Get Quick System Volumes: Free Calculator | February 2018
Inevitability of the Fire Sprinkler | November 2017
New Compressor Sizer | March 2018
New Occupant Load Factors Coming to NFPA 101 | November 2017
Sloped Ceilings | August 2017
Slope Requirements for Fire Sprinkler Pipe | August 2016
Solutions for the Overlooked Forward-Flow Test | January 2018
Solving Noise from Dry-System Compressors | November 2017
What is the Best Height for Sprinkler Pipe? | July 2017
​When are Fire Sprinkler Volumes Important? | February 2018
When are Sprinklers Required in Bathrooms? | March 2018
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Life Safety
New Occupant Load Factors Coming to NFPA 101 | December 2017
History of Fire Protection
Chicago Death Trap: The Iroquois Theatre Fire of 1903 | September 2017
Review of Triangle: A Fire That Changed America | August 2017
Fire Events
Worldwide Reach: 8 Major Fire Events This Year | July 2017

The Industry 
Career Advice | September 2016
Fahrenheit 451 & The Thirst for Knowledge | October 2017
​Fire P.E. Exam Ranked 3rd Toughest, 6th Overall | July 2016
Knowledge is Not Just in Education | December 2017
Heartache of Failure in the Life Safety Industry | September 2017
New Job Board | October 2017
Thoughts on the 2017 PE Prep Season | October 2017
5 Tips to Crush P.E. Exam Prep | July 2016

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  • Blog
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  • THE TOOLKIT
    • SUBMIT AN IDEA
    • BACKFLOW DATABASE*
    • CLEAN AGENT ESTIMATOR*
    • CLOUD CEILING CALCULATOR
    • DOMESTIC DEMAND*
    • FIRE FLOW CALCULATOR*
    • FIRE PUMP ANALYZER*
    • FIRE PUMP DATABASE*
    • FRICTION LOSS CALCULATOR
    • HANGER SPACER*
    • IBC TRANSLATOR*
    • K-FACTOR SELECTOR*
    • NFPA 13 EDITION TRANSLATOR ('19 ONLY)
    • NFPA 13 EDITION TRANSLATOR ('99-'22)*
    • LIQUIDS ANALYZER*
    • OBSTRUCTION CALCULATOR
    • OBSTRUCTIONS AGAINST WALL*
    • PLUMBING FIXTURE COUNTS
    • QUICK RESPONSE AREA REDUCTION
    • REMOTE AREA ANALYZER*
    • SPRINKLER DATABASE*
    • SPRINKLER FLOW*
    • SYSTEM ESTIMATOR*
    • TEST & DRAIN CALCULATOR
    • THRUST BLOCK CALCULATOR
    • TRAPEZE CALCULATOR
    • UNIT CONVERTER
    • VOLUME & COMPRESSOR CALCULATOR
    • WATER STORAGE*
    • WATER SUPPLY (US)
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