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Codes & Standards

New York State Fire Code: Key Changes in the 2020 Edition

February 8, 2026April 2, 2020 by Jason Hugo
2020 New York Fire Code

The 2020 Fire Code of New York State became enforceable law on May 12, 2020. Here’s what you need to know about essential changes and compliance.

Categories Codes & Standards 1 Comment

Hospital Fire Safety: NFPA Requirements for Protection and Compliance

February 8, 2026March 10, 2020 by Jason Hugo
Hospital Fire Safety Checklist NFPA

Learn the hospital fire safety requirements from the National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA 99 and NFPA 101 fire codes.

Categories Codes & Standards 18 Comments

2020 NFPA 25: A Review of Key Changes to Water-Based ITM

February 8, 2026February 27, 2020 by Jason Hugo
Picture of Fire Riser Inspection

New technology spurs new requirements in the latest edition of NFPA’s ITM standard. Learn about some of the most critical changes!

Categories Codes & Standards 1 Comment

NFPA 13 Seismic Bracing Requirements: Cable Sway Braces

February 8, 2026February 4, 2020 by Jason Hugo

Proper bracing guards fire sprinkler systems against earthquakes. Learn NFPA requirements for sway bracing, restraint, anchoring & more.

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Seismic Design for Fire Sprinklers, Part 2: Seismic Bracing

February 8, 2026January 23, 2020 by Jason Hugo

Fire sprinkler systems require seismic design to safeguard them against earthquakes. Learn about the principles and equipment involved in seismic bracing.

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Seismic Design for Fire Sprinkler Pipes, Part 1: Flexible Design

February 7, 2026January 14, 2020 by Jason Hugo

Learn how to determine when seismic design is needed in fire sprinkler systems and about the flexibility method of protecting sprinkler pipe.

Categories Codes & Standards 4 Comments

ICC and NFPA Codes and Standards: A Basic Guide

February 7, 2026January 7, 2020 by Jason Hugo
NFPA and ICC codes and standards guide

What is enforceable code, and where? Learn how ICC and NFPA create building and fire codes and standards and when they are adopted as law by local and state governments.

Categories Codes & Standards 7 Comments

Guide to Dry Sprinkler Systems, Part 12: 1 Year+ Testing

February 7, 2026January 2, 2020 by Jason Hugo
Dry sprinkler testing

Learn about dry sprinkler tests with the longest timelines, including testing air leakage, gauges, the inside of water tanks, and dry sprinkler heads.

Categories Codes & Standards 4 Comments

Marine Fire Protection for Boatyards, Piers, & Storage Facilities

February 7, 2026December 26, 2019 by Jason Hugo
Marine fire protection

Learn the National Fire Protection Association’s marine fire protection requirements for docks, boatyards, berthing areas, and wet and dry storage facilities—including fire sprinklers, standpipes, extinguishers, and fire alarms.

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The Deadliest Fires in U.S. History: Lessons Learned from the Ohio Penitentiary Fire

February 7, 2026December 17, 2019 by Jason Hugo
Ohio Penitentiary fire

The Ohio State Penitentiary fire of 1930 killed 322 people and revamped fire safety code while helping to reform brutal prison conditions.

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Estate Property Management Guide to Home Fire Sprinklers

February 7, 2026November 29, 2019 by Jason Hugo
Estate management guide to fire sprinklers

Quality estate property management requires estate managers to protect an owner’s property from fire. Learn about the installation and maintenance requirements for fire sprinklers.

Categories Codes & Standards 4 Comments

Protecting Artwork: Estate & Museum Fire Protection Systems

February 7, 2026November 20, 2019 by Jason Hugo
Protecting artwork and museum fire protection systems

Protecting artwork from fire involves carefully choosing the right technology and implementing proper procedures. Learn about art and museum fire protection systems.

Categories Codes & Standards 1 Comment

Escape Room Fire Safety: Are Escape Rooms Safe?

February 7, 2026November 13, 2019 by Jason Hugo
Escape room fire safety

After a tragic escape room fire, pending revisions to NFPA and ICC model codes aim to improve and standardize escape room fire safety.

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Daycare Fire Codes Protect Our Most Valuable Resource

February 7, 2026November 7, 2019 by Jason Hugo
Daycare fire codes

Learn the daycare fire codes from the National Fire Protection Association and the International Code Council that classify and protect these facilities.

Categories Codes & Standards 15 Comments

How the California Fire Code of 2019 May Affect Your Grilling Plans in 2020

February 7, 2026November 5, 2019 by Jason Hugo
California Fire Code BBQ grills

The 2019 California Fire Code will restrict the use of BBQ grills in apartments & other residential buildings in 2020. Learn about the rules & options here.

Categories Codes & Standards 27 Comments

What Is a Fire Marshal? And Exactly What Is an AHJ?

February 7, 2026October 31, 2019 by Jason Hugo
What is a fire marshal?

Are fire marshals and AHJs always the same? QRFS examines the roles of AHJs and fire marshals in fire protection code enforcement and safety, explaining their duties and powers.

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Haunted House Safety Regulations: IBC and NFPA Model Code Requirements

February 7, 2026October 25, 2019 by Jason Hugo
Haunted house safety regulations

Haunted houses are supposed to be spooky, but fire safety regulations make sure they’re also safe. Learn the NFPA and IBC model fire codes.

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Guide to Dry Sprinkler Systems, Part 11: Annual Dry Sprinkler Tests

February 7, 2026October 17, 2019 by Jason Hugo
Annual dry sprinkler tests

Learn about the annual dry sprinkler tests in NFPA 25, which includes requirements for various sprinkler system components.

Categories Codes & Standards 2 Comments
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