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Information of interest to professionals involved in fire prevention, facilities management, fire emergency planning and related areas. Reference materials, fact sheets, bulletins, fire emergency response plans. Fire hazard recognition and control. Property protection, fire engineering, sprinklers, etc. Lighting and emergency lighting guidelines. Boiler safety.

Sub-Categories with new or updated resources include: Fire Hazards, Flammables, Life Safety, Railing Safety, Sprinklers, Window Safety


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Fire Safety » Fire Hazards
Control of special fire hazards


Updated Consumer Fire Safety [16700] Consumer Fire Safety : Resource Info
Fire safety advice related to car, home and wildires


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Fire Safety » Flammables
Controlling the hazards from flammable and combustible liquids and gases


Updated ATAX Directives EU Directive 94/9/EC [26384] ATAX Directives EU Directive 94/9/EC : Resource Info
European Union (EU) explosion protection regulations

Updated ATEX: Directive 94/9/EC - European Directive [30068] ATEX: Directive 94/9/EC - European Directive : Resource Info
Text of the EU directive - Equipment and Protective systems intended for use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres


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Fire Safety » Life Safety
Resources related to the Life Safety Code


Updated Joint Commission: Hospital Life Safety [35461] Joint Commission: Hospital Life Safety : Resource Info
Standards resources (not the text of the standard)


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Fire Safety » Railing Safety
Handrail and grab bar safety and accessibility requirements


New ADA Building Codes for Wheelchair Ramps [36209] ADA Building Codes for Wheelchair Ramps : Resource Info
A brief review of wheelchair ramp accessibility requirements

Updated ADA Handrail Requirements [18525] ADA Handrail Requirements : Resource Info
Describes rail configurations which would meet the ADA requirements

Updated Guardrail & Handrail Code Issues [27042] Guardrail & Handrail Code Issues : Resource Info
Handrails are in place to provide guidance while the purpose of a guardrail is to prevent accidental falls

Updated Guardrail & Handrail Location Requirements [27040] Guardrail & Handrail Location Requirements : Resource Info
Code comparison chart

Updated Guardrails & the Ladder Effect [27041] Guardrails & the Ladder Effect : Resource Info
A discussion of the issue

New Handrail and Guardrail Code Requirements [36210] Handrail and Guardrail Code Requirements : Resource Info
An overview of code restrictions IRC, IBC, ANSI and ADAAG

New Technical Requirements for Ramps [36208] Technical Requirements for Ramps : Resource Info
ADA ramp accessibility requirements


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Fire Safety » Sprinklers
Technical resources on fire sprinklers, halon, fire protection engineering


Updated Residential Fire Sprinkler System Owner Guidelines [14684] Residential Fire Sprinkler System Owner Guidelines : Resource Info
Advice for homeowners on residential fire sprinklers

Updated Residential Sprinkler Ordinances by State [14681] Residential Sprinkler Ordinances by State : Resource Info
Lists jurisdictions by state that require residential fire sprinklers in 1 & 2-family homes


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Fire Safety » Window Safety
Window safety tips


Updated Window Safety [18557] Window Safety : Resource Info
The potential risks of window falls and their prevention



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