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

One of the many seminars this year, “Tame the Flame: A Close Look at Exterior Wall Flammability with a Focus on NFPA 285” will be presented by Dwayne Sloan on March 28, from 8:00-9:30 a.m.

By combining two established technologies – LED and photoluminescence – in one unit, exit signs deliver reliable, maintenance-free operation for decades.

Trim-Tex announced a fire-rated version of 093V Expansion Bead.

Armstrong Ceiling and Wall Solutions has created a new direct attach installation option for its line of SoundScapes Blades linear acoustical panels.

An engineering evaluation by Priest & Associates Consulting LLC has determined DensElement Barrier System can replace exterior gypsum sheathing in approved EIFS designs.

EIMA is pleased to announce the successful appeal to overturn revisions to add mandatory vertical and horizontal joints to NFPA 285 - the multi-story fire test for exterior walls.

A new report available from reThink Wood demonstrates the fire resistance rating of glulam beam to column connections in Type IV construction.

The new DG fire wall hanger series from Simpson Strong-Tie is ideal for Type III multi-family, multi-level building construction and easily installs on a two-hour wood stud fire wall during framing – before the drywall is in place.