Gypsum Association Releases 2015 Fire Resistance Design Manual July 22, 2015 No Comments Flagship publication features latest fire-resistance rated gypsum building system designs.Read More
All Things Gypsum The New Fire Resistance Design Manual New FRDM for 2015 Steve Meima July 1, 2015 No Comments GA-600-2015 is the newest and greatest version yet. Read More
How Fire Safety Can Improve Sustainability Natasha Sabin February 4, 2015 No Comments The fire safety and sustainability impact each other in the built environment in ways many don't consider. Read More
Florida Hosts FCIA Conference & Trade Show September 9, 2014 No Comments The Firestop Contractors International Association is holding the 2015 Annual Firestop Industry Conference & Trade Show this November 2-7.Read More
NFPA’s App Wins Parent Choice Award August 15, 2014 No Comments The National Fire Protection Association’s storybook app was selected as a 2014 Parents’ Choice Award winner.Read More
Product Focus: Drywall & Accessories May 1, 2014 No Comments This month's focus is on drywall products and accessories.Read More
NFPA Releases Guidance Document on Alarm and Signaling Code April 22, 2014 No Comments The Fire Protection Research Foundation announced the release of “Guidance Document: Emergency Communication Strategies for Buildings.”Read More
Speedflex Ttg Eliminates Top Of Wall Firestop Caulk Specified Technologies December 2, 2013 No Comments SpeedFlex Track Top Gasket is an intumescent firestop gasket that eliminates firestop and acoustical caulking.Read More
Approved Components of Fire Resistive Designs Substitutions, omissions and additions to fire resistive design descriptions. December 2, 2013 No Comments The components or materials allowed in a tested fire resistive design are limited to those elements specifically identified in the description of the tested design.Read More
ICC Says Flame Retardants to Stay in Foam Insulation November 7, 2013 No Comments The International Code Council has determined that flame retardants are to remain in foam insulation.Read More
