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Fire Side Chat: The Differences Between NFPA 715 and NFPA 72

NFPA began working on new Standard for the Installation of Fuel Gases Detection and Warning Equipment in 2021.

Insights July 11
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Being Smarter About Smart Home Alarms

Many of the leading-edge technologies enabling the smart home and improving people’s lives are filtering into security devices…

Insights November 23
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What Goes Into Creating and Approving Industry Standards? More Than You Think

Since standards dictate how you do installations and where systems are monitored, it’s extremely important to understand how…

Insights November 11
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SIA Names Peter Boriskin Chair of Its Standards Committee

In his role, Boriskin will lead and work with committee members to develop, promote and advocate industry standards…

News October 17
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Decoding Emergency Communications Standards: NFPA 1225

Thanks to a code transition, fire alarm system contractors will eventually be the primary source for bi-directional amplifier…

Insights September 27
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NFPA Issues 2023 Edition of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code

NFPA 70 features several key changes and additions, and can be accessed instantly on NFPA LiNK, a subscription-based…

News September 22
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The Price of Proper Safety: Paying NFPA and UL Standards Their Dues

Though some argue they should be free, the NFPA or ICC could not survive and be able to…

Insights August 22
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NFPA 72 Changes: Remote Access & UL Usage

Within the 2022 edition, some stringent rules have been added to quantify what can and cannot be performed…

Insights July 8
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NFPA 72 Changes: Initiating Devices & Notification Appliances 

There are several additions to Chapter 18 of NFPA 72 related to the use of notification appliances within…

Insights May 31
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