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Fire sprinkler head replacement

#417 – Fire Sprinkler Head Replacement: Changes to NFPA 25 Rules

June 7, 2023January 11, 2023

The rules for fire sprinkler head replacement when you find paint, loading, or corrosion have gotten looser over the years. Learn when new sprinklers are necessary.

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Dirty fire sprinkler

#391 – How to Tell if Your Fire Sprinklers Need Cleaning or Replacement

August 17, 2021

Dirty fire sprinklers are a common code compliance problem. Learn how and when to clean fire sprinklers to stay safe and pass inspection.

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Fire safety in historical structures

#368 – Fire Safety in Historic Buildings: A Rehabilitation Planning Guide

October 29, 2020October 27, 2020

Learn the NFPA model code requirements for rehabilitation and fire safety in historic buildings.

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authority having jurisdiction

#355 – When and How to Contact the Authority Having Jurisdiction

July 28, 2020

Learn when to contact your authority having jurisdiction—including for building permits, impairments, licenses, and other technical questions.

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Fire Inspection Checklist

#344 – Preparing for a Fire Safety Inspection: A Fire Inspection Checklist

May 28, 2023May 12, 2020

A fire inspection checklist to assess your business—and get ready for that fire marshal inspection In 2016, the city of Oakland, California, experienced the deadliest building fire since 1906. This incident occurred in a large … Read more

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The Worcester fire

#314 – The Deadliest Fires in U.S. History: Lessons from the Worcester Fire

January 9, 2020

What made the Worcester Cold Storage Facility unique offers lessons for fighting fires in abandoned structures. Find out what was learned after the Worcester fire.

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NFPA and ICC codes and standards guide

#313 – ICC and NFPA Codes and Standards: A Basic Guide

December 13, 2022January 7, 2020

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.

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Marine fire protection

#310 – Marine Fire Protection for Boatyards, Piers, & Storage Facilities

December 26, 2019

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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NFPA inspection software

#309 – 7 Ways Fire Protection Inspection Software Improves ROI

December 24, 2019

Learn how ditching paper and clipboards for inspection software can drive revenue, efficiency, and compliance for a fire protection inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) business.

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NFPA inspection software

#301 – Inspect Point NFPA Inspection Software: What Can I Inspect?

November 27, 2019November 27, 2019

From customized local requirements to 8 preloaded NFPA standards, learn how Inspect Point’s NFPA inspection software enables faster, better inspections.

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