High-rise buildings and the use of elevators during a fire
By nfpa@jiveon.com High-rise buildings have garnered significant attention in the fire safety world over the years. Because of the nature of high-rise buildings, a great number of people have to travel great vertical distances on the stairs to evacuate in an emergency.
Source:: NFPA – Safety Information
Related Articles
May/June issue of NFPA Journal previews upcoming code changes, the making of a new NFPA standard, and combustible decorative features on buildings
The latest issue of NFPA Journal®, the official magazine for the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), offers a preview of…
Sprinkler coalition kickoff event demonstrates the power and speed of today’s home fires
By Fred Durso, Jr. Introducing the New Hampshire Fire Sprinkler Coalition, which now joins 26 other U.S. coalitions that are…
Here’s a case study on a town that has successfully adopted a fire sprinkler requirement and countered opponents’ claims
By nfpa@jiveon.com Responding to a commentary that questioned the necessity of requirements for home fire sprinklers, a fire official has…
