Articles Tagged with ''NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)''

Once buzzwords within the building industry, phrases such as “zero net energy,” “sustainable energy,” and “energy conservation,” are now commonplace.

Firestopping is the process of containing fire and/or smoke through the use of properly installed UL tested and certified products and assemblies.

For years, Portland and gypsum cement-based plasters have been used to produce fire resistant walls.

The just-released, version 4.1 of the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Building Design and Construction guidelines makes achieving those LEED credits much more practical and rewarding.

The wallboard industry often refers to two types of fire-rated gypsum panels — Type X and Type C. Understanding the differences between these two fire-rated panels is important. 

Although smoke detectors are essential for safety and mandated by the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), traditional, bulky models mounted on ceilings or walls in high end residential homes can interrupt – even ruin – the overall design and feel of a space.

USG Sheetrock EcoSmart Panels Firecode results are in.