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If It’s Green It Must Meet Code

August 24, 2010 · 1 comment

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Green for Operations and Inspectors

On Thursday August 26, 2010 Michael O’Brian, the founder of www.inspector911.com will be presenting at Fire Rescue International (FRI) in Chicago Illinois. The program is aimed at discussing the challenges a Fire Marshal, Inspector, and Fire Chief are challenged with when enforcing model building and fire codes with growing green issues facing fire department’s today.

The program will discuss real examples of implementation where adopted fire and building codes are lacking substance in supporting the new technologies. In addition the program is intended to provide a plan of action for communities faced with the changing built environment as well as [click to continue…]

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NFPA Safety Alert Regarding Antifreeze in Residential Sprinklers

July 11, 2010 · 2 comments

in 2010, Automatic Sprinklers, News, Residental

Fatal fire raises concern about antifreeze

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) today issued a safety alert recommending that residential fire sprinkler systems containing antifreeze should be drained and the antifreeze replaced with water.

The alert follows a research study and an initial set of fire tests conducted after a fire incident raised concerns about antifreeze solutions in residential sprinkler systems. The incident involved a grease fire in a kitchen where a sprinkler with a high concentration of antifreeze deployed. The fire resulted in a single fatality and serious injury to another person.

“Fire sprinklers are [click to continue…]

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Live Webcast on Fire Prevention

Vision 20/20 Offers Access to Model Performance In Fire Prevention Symposium
Have you ever wondered what are the model fire prevention programs in the United States?
Well you can tune in today and be apart of history. The vision 20/20 symposium is on its second day of sharing the best ideas across the United States. The free [...]

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Nominations Needed

International Code Council Looking for Nominations
Here’s the deal there are many unsung heros that fall under the area of Inspectors. So why not make sure they are nominated and honored.
Nominations are now being accepted for the ICC Awards to be presented at the 2010 ICC Annual Conference, scheduled for October 25–28 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
ICC Awards [...]

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NFPA Conference and Expo

Conference to Kick of this Week (June 7-10, 2010)
Las Vegas plays host to this years National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) conference and exposition. The program includes 100 educational conferences and nearly 300 exhibitors.
The conference has multiple pre-confernece seminars and officially kicks off at 1:00 pm on June 7, 2010. The conference typically brings together architects, [...]

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International Code Council Final Action Hearings

Final Action Hearings to Conclude this Week
The International Code Council is currently 1/2 way thru the final action hearings in Dallas Texas. The final action hearings for the A group of code changes began Sunday May 16, 2010 and will conclude this Sunday. These code changes are various items that recieved public comment after the [...]

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Building Safety Month

May is Building Safety Month!
Okay so its part way thru the month, and we thought its time for a quick reminder that its Building Safety Month. For the first time Building Safety Week has been expanded into Building Safety Month. BSM is growing in popularity which highlights the importance of building and designing safe, sustainable [...]

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ICC April Update

International Code Council Update
New Green Construction Code Unveiled. The International Code Council announced the release of Public Version 1.0 of the International Green Construction Code (IGCC) to regulate construction of new and existing commercial buildings. The IGCC aims to significantly reduce energy usage and greenhouse gasses. It addresses site development and land use, including [...]

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Institution of Fire Engineers receives grant to continue Vision 20/20

Project brings together the nation’s fire safety organizations to develop strategies to reduce the loss of life and injury from fire
April 9, 2010 The Institution of Fire Engineers was awarded a $786,000 grant by the Department of Homeland Security Fire Prevention and Safety grant program to continue the work of the landmark Vision 20/20 [...]

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ICC’s New Green Building Code

Public Comments Needed Before May 15, 2010
The International Code Council announced the release of Public Version 1.0 of the International Green Construction Code (IGCC) which is now open for public comment (ending May 15, 2010).
The initial document (According to the ICC):

Will use the “model” code approach
Minimum and advanced levels of performance (Green and high-performance buildings)
Will [...]

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← Previous Entries

If It’s Green It Must Meet Code (1)
- ,Nick Markowitz Jr: Green is a good thing but unfortunately back during the Carter administration all kinds of new fangled energy saving devices...
NFPA Safety Alert Regarding Antifreeze in Residential Sprinklers (2)
- ,Robert S. Stiloski: Having inspected & approved several hundred residential sprinkler systems, the best advice is to keep all piping within...
- ,Nick Markowitz: I questioned the fact that glycerin was being used in resi systems especially in light of the fact i do alot of work in petro...
Does this Meet Code 12 (12)
- ,Michael Hangge: The first picture does not meet the requirements set forth by any manufacture that I am familair with. As “Builder...
What is an Inspector (8)
- ,Jim Yuill: A fire inspector is a professional who educates the building owner/occupant/general contractor on the hazards associated with fire. It...
Display Fireworks: Keep them off the Streets (4)
- ,conn: I had the same issue in our city. Back in 2005 I noticed that the setup did not look as it did in years past. So I had my personnel count...

News

If It’s Green It Must Meet Code

Green for Operations and Inspectors

NFPA Safety Alert Regarding Antifreeze in Residential Sprinklers

Fatal fire raises concern about antifreeze

Live Webcast on Fire Prevention

Nominations Needed

NFPA Conference and Expo

International Code Council Final Action Hearings

Building Safety Month

ICC April Update

Institution of Fire Engineers receives grant to continue Vision 20/20

ICC’s New Green Building Code

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