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If It’s Green It Must Meet Code

If It's Green

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

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July 11, 2010 · 2 comments

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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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NFPA Conference and Expo

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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

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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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January Update from the ICC

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International Code Council Update
New Chapter Benefits for 2010
For 2010, the Chapter Training Benefit will consist of one day of training at 50% off the listed price for courses and workbooks. Chapters of the International Code Council are entitled to a variety of complimentary and reduced rate benefits. To be eligible for benefits, your chapter [...]

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