NFPA’s Fire Protection Research Foundation is conducting a research project on Lithium-ion battery flammability characterization. The objective of this research is to ‘provide a comparative flammability characterization of common Lithium-ion batteries (as compared) to standard commodities in storage’. This project is part of a multi-phase research effort to develop information for fire protection strategies in Lithium battery storage. Read more
On June 27 the Research Foundation and NFPA’s international operations department presented a seminar on research to address high challenge storage protection for aerosols, lithium batteries, flammable and combustible liquids, automated storage and retrieval systems, and others. 110 attendees from 17 nations attended this event in Paris, France to explore the latest global research and emerging trends on storage protection. Read more
OSHA has adopted GHS, the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. On March 20, 2012, OSHA Director Dr. David Michaels announced the revision to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), labeled as ‘HazCom 2012’. He explained the intent of the HazCom 2012 is that employees not only have the “Right to Know” what chemical hazards they were exposed to, but also have now the “Right to Understand.” Read more
Explore with us in this extended and updated article the do’s and don’ts of ESFR sprinkler systems. We added a section on the changes of the most recent 2010 edition of FM 8-9 by FM Global, and a FAQ on the instances where in-rack sprinklers are required when the building is equipped with an ESFR system Read more
Friday, June 15, 2012 marked the 18th Annual Society of Fire Protection Engineers’ Golf Outing. The event was held at Carlton Oaks Lodge and Country Club in the ‘sunny’ San Diego, California. This year’s event raised over $1000. Monies raised benefit the San Diego Burn Institute, which is a nonprofit health agency dedicated to reducing the number of burn injuries Read more
The 2012 Fire Protection Research Foundation Medal was awarded to the research project on “High Volume/Low Speed Fans and Sprinkler Operation”. This two-phase project was conducted to study the impact of High Volume Low Speed Fans (HVLS) on fire safety. Issues raised on their usage as they relate to general sprinkler performance Read more
Klausbruckner & Associates is announcing the seminar “Hazardous Materials” for Friday July 20th 2012 in San Diego, California. The material presented in the seminar is targeted towards building owners and operators reviewing applicable fire and building code issues. Read more
The Society of Fire Protection Engineers San Diego Chapter announces the 18th Annual SFPE San Diego Chapter Golf Getaway at the Carlton Oaks Lodge and Country Club on Friday, June 15, 2012. Read more
The University of California, San Diego is performing one of the largest fire and structural research projects in the United States. Full-scale fire tests will be conducted on May 9th – 11th 2012 to assess the performance of active and passive fire protection systems and impacts and effects of fire spread and smoke movement in an earthquake-damaged high-rise building Read more
The International Code Council released a new version of the “Green Code”, the 2012 International Green Construction Code (IgCC). This updated code is used to make construction and remodel of buildings more energy efficient and reduce waste in the process by providing direction and oversight through green design and construction principles. Read more
