Consulting-Specifying Engineer most-viewed fire and life safety articles in 2024

Read the best fire and life safety articles from the past year covering topics like NFPA 20, fire alarm notification strategies and passive fire safety

1. Best practices: Ensuring NFPA 20 compliance with diesel-driven fire pumps

To meet NFPA 20, existing buildings must upgrade fire pumps. Learn how

2. An overview of fire alarm notification strategies

A review of several fire alarm notification strategies that are permitted by the IBC, NFPA 101 and NFPA 72

3. Understanding compartmentation as a passive fire safety technique

NFPA 101 outlines compartmentation requirements that are important to prevent the spread of fire and smoke. It is necessary to understand the correct terminology and intent of the requirements to identify when inspections should be completed

4. What to know about NFPA 72, which defines notification systems

NFPA 72-2022 outlines design and installation requirements for fire signaling and alarms

5. How to utilize suites under NFPA 101 requirements

Suites are a great design option that allow for operational flexibility in health care facilities, while still meeting NFPA 101 requirements

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