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Local 483 – Fire Protection Resource Portal Provided by NFPA®

As part of Local 483's commitment to colleague development and training, this portal gives you easy access to the most up-to-date NFPA codes and standards. It also includes direct access to the NFPA Handbook commentary to help you better understand and apply the codes.  In addition, the references below will help you stay current in your industry.

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NFPA Journal The articles below were originally published in NFPA Journal® the official magazine of NFPA that reaches all Association members.

 

Built to Spill

No Easy Answer

Supply Side

Storage Evolution

Why sprinklers can be a firefighter’s best friend

Just a few of the alternatives to antifreeze solutions in sprinklers

ITMNFPA25logoTop Challenges Applying NFPA 25, 2014

A 40 minute recorded webinar presented by Matthew Klaus, Principal Fire Protection Engineer, NFPA

Resources

The Effect of Large Orifice Sprinklers on High-Challenge Fires
Bill Thomas, P.E. and Bill Tomes

Combination Standpipe/Sprinkler Risers
Maurice Pilette, Christian Dubay

Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion in Fire Sprinkler Systems
Bruce H. Clarke, Anthony M. Aguilera

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Please visit the Foundation’s home page to access the Foundation's sprinkler research.

 

NFPA 13 2016 Edition Cover
Download the PDF of NFPA 13, 2016 with changes from the 2013 edition indicated.

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NFPA_13_Code_Cover NFPA 13, Storage Protection

A 40 minute recorded webinar presented by Matthew Klaus, Principal Fire Protection Engineer, NFPA and James Golinveaux, Sr. Fellow Water Fire Suppression, Tyco Fire & Building Products

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