The National Fire Protection Association is providing free online access to various NFPA codes and standards. The service, which is available to NFPA members and non-members, allows both PC and Mac users to access these documents electronically.  Read more

In January 2011, California adopted the 2010 Edition of the California Fire Code, along with the 2010 Edition of NFPA 13. This article will summarize the major differences between the storage chapters of the 2002 Edition (previously adopted standard) and 2010 Edition (newly adopted standard) of NFPA 13 published by the National Fire Protection Association.  Read more

On April 19th 2011 Klausbruckner & Associates is presenting a seminar on “Flammable & Combustible Liquids, Containers & Portable Tanks”. Methods of storage, protection, and safety precautions are reviewed as they relate to Chapter 34 of the 2010 California Fire Code and International Fire Code. While this seminar is specific to flammable liquids in containers and portable tanks  Read more

Naval Base Point Loma began construction on a new state-of-the-art fuel storage facility at the Defense Fuel Support Point Point Loma in San Diego. During the planning phase Klausbruckner & Associates was contracted to provide expert fire and building code services on this Navy’s largest single fuel storage and handling facility.  Read more

A study from the Libin Cardiovascular Institute at the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Medicine involving 1574 firefighters is shedding light on an underlying cause of heart disease. The study finds that blood vessel lining can predict who is at risk for developing coronary heart disease. By identifying this new marker in patients, doctors may be able to intervene early to prevent the progression of heart disease. Read more at ScienceDaily: Latest Science News

On February 24th 2011, 1-2:30 p.m. Eastern Time, the International Code Council publisher of the 2010 International Green Construction Code (IGCC), after which the 2010 CALGreen (2010 California Green Building Code) is modeled, is conducting a free webinar on Green Building Codes. This will be a great opportunity to familiarize yourself with the new codes and  Read more

The International Code Council (ICC) just released an offer to receive a free download of the 2012 International Codes (IBC, IFC, IRC). All is required to join the International Code Council or to renew your membership to qualify for this free code offer. But note that only member accounts of Governmental, Corporate, or Building Safety Professional  Read more

High-volume, low-speed (HVLS) fans require little energy to ventilate large commercial and industrial buildings, and their use can result in considerable cost savings to business owners. But do they compromise fire safety? What are the codes requiring?  Read more

California has been leading in the areas of energy efficiency, energy conservation and environmental protection. Striving to implement improved codes and standards in support of this effort, the state approved a new eco-friendly green building code in 2010. The so-called “CALGreen” is the first state-adopted green code; it will go into effect this month.  Read more

The metallic particles in the smoke emitted by fireworks can pose a health risk to people who suffer from asthma, new research shows. The Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research conducting this study published the report of this research in the Journal of Hazardous Materials. “The toxicological research has shown that many of the metallic particles in the smoke from fireworks are bio-reactive and …  Read more

The Globally Harmonized Hazard Communication System (GHS) is in the process of being adopted by the US. Compliance with the new provisions will impact content and format of MSDS’es. Do you understand the changes and how they may impact your business?  Read more

ESFR (Early Suppression, Fast Response) sprinkler systems, have been rightfully touted as one of the best solutions and best investments in warehouse storage. But are ESFR systems an all-inclusive solution to warehouse protection? Is it the “miracle cure” to all warehousing problems?  Read more

Klausbruckner & Associates is announcing the final part of a three-part series on “High-Piled Storage” seminars. On December 9th, presented are methods of protecting rack storage, palletized storage, solid pile storage, and shelf storage of commodities. Included are recommendations on high-piled plan review procedures. Issues such as solid shelfing on racks and specific application including retail and wholesale protection options are discussed.  Read more

The performances of three smoke detector technologies are compared for use in a warehouse environment. Video by Xtralis

Fire tests were conducted to demonstrate the capabilities of three smoke detection technologies, an air-sampling solution, a spot-type detector and a beam detector.  Read more

An unusual new industrial testing product from the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a cigarette designed to burn stronger than others, will be used by manufacturers of home furnishings to test the fire resistance of their products. In 1970 NIST started studying the fire starting properties of then available tobacco products.  Read more