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Don’t Get Hosed: Refresh Your Suppression Systems and Standards Knowledge

Familiarize yourself with various types of fire suppression systems and where installation standards can be found.

Insights July 18
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Here’s How Manufacturers Are Stepping Up Their Fire Alarm, CO2 Wares

Fire safety expert Shane Clary shares what fire and life-safety products from Honeywell, Potter Electric and more caught…

Insights June 7
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Advice: Stop Relying Solely on Floor Plans and Start Taking Pictures

Shane Clary presents real-world examples of how pictures and site visits can fill in the details that floor…

Insights May 28
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A PSA on Public Emergency Alarm Systems

Public emergency alarm reporting systems consist of alarm boxes and alarm processing equipment that communicate on a wired…

Insights May 2
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How UL, New Tech Is Targeting Nuisance Smoke Alarms

Check out the new testing standard being cooked up by UL to help combat kitchen-related nuisance alarms, as…

Insights March 22
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CO2 Standards: Do You Know the Dangers of Carbon Dioxide?

You know all about carbon monoxide, but are you up to date on CO2 standards in the fire…

Insights February 20
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Here’s What’s on the 2018 Agendas of the NFPA, ICC & FCAC

Get ready for a busy year on the codes and standards front. Here are the major issues the…

Insights January 31
Fire Side Chat NFPA 72
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This Small Change in NFPA 72 Could Prove Costly for Alarm Dealers

A small placement change within NFPA 72 may make a big impact on "immediately" handling alarms.

Insights December 28
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Discord Surrounds Adoption of NFPA 4 by NFPA 101 at Annual Meeting

Members expressed concern that not every technical committee that is responsible for NFPA 101 was on the same…

Insights November 30
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series