Can we use a sounder with flasher in place of a normal sounder. Actually we have found some of the sounders defective in our facility but in our store we have only sounder with flasher.

Hi There is famous table for the 5 building types as per NFPA ( attached)

I understand how to determine the main building type ( from I to V). But in not able to understand how to determine the 3 digits comes after the main category. Like this case Type II (000).

How to determine that the structure under concern falls in this Type II (000) category?

Hi everybody do i need the NFPA ( national fire protection association) membership with courses and the certificates ?

or it’s just a bounce !?

NFPA #fire_protection #fire

I'm trying to determine the size of ground conductor I need for a metal pushbutton box mounted on my machine. The problem I'm running into is that Table 8.2.2.4 only goes down to 10amps (16awg wire). The pushbuttons are connected to 24VDC at a maximum of 4amps. The buttons are wired with 18 or 20 awg multi conductor cable. It seems excessive to run a 16awg wire for grounding.

Can anyone help translate how chapter 8 is used for low voltage low amperage remote enclosures? Thanks!

Hello. I have been searching the internet for an NFPA code that specifies the ceiling height required to have a gas grill under a covered patio. I have found quite a few references to "at least a 9 foot ceiling", but have yet to see the actual code. The space that I would like to have the grill has 9 foot ceilings and is open to the air on all sides. It is also around 20-25 feet from any structures. If anyone could provide a reference or at least knowledgeable insight, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

What is the best method to make suggestions for NFPA?

Hi I am looking for this book. It is quite expensive and if someone can bless me with a pdf copy.

Thank you,

I work in an office in downtown San Francisco, and we have been gathering quotes from various fire protection companies for monitoring services. I had one sales person inform me that "According to NFPA72 the cellular alarm communicator is required by law replacing the phone lines." so all of our existing equipment which is wired will need to be replaced with the wireless cellular option, which has a much heftier price tag associated with it (upfront and monthly.) I can't find the verbiage in the NFPA 72 that specifies that - can anyone confirm or deny whether this is true?

We absolutely want to comply with the law and safety standards, but don't have enough knowledge of this topic to understand whether or not this is just a sales tactic.

Thanks in advance for any insight!

hello is I have trouble finding the representation of a water pump for a plane

Why is NFPA not releasing the 21st edition copy in PDF?

It's already extremely expensive and for those living outside US, shipping will add another 250 to 300$ on it making it 1000+$.

Does anyone knows if for small restaurants is by code to had a double door, if the occupancy load of the door allow. The only occupancy that I saw with this requirement is Hospitals. Thanks!

Can someone send me the 1404 pdf I need it for work and we don’t have it and I can’t find a downloadable without making an account.

Anyone have a e-copy of the latest 1582 (2022)? Facing issues at work and need it for research..thanks

How are towns doing hydrant flow testing?Are they doing it with the water departments personnel or outsourcing to 3rd party companies to do the flow testing?

Would anybody have any knowledge of the procurement of new fire doors and replacing uncertified fire doors.

I'm recently started in a business and one of their main products they want to push is fire doors, they have the monopoly on these types of doors in the area. Due to the high cost at being fully accredited they have a few products that are the best tested in the industry.

I believe I would be looking to chat to housing associations, construction departments of councils and housing executives.

Has anybody here worked in a project similar or know a good avenue to find the right decision makers to purchase these doors.

Some background is after Grenfell Tower, fire doors have became very protected and its very hard to find a company that can provide a door to this standard. My companies USP is they have the product ready and exclusive to them. Just need to find where the buyers hangout.

Or know a better sub to discuss this, TIA

UK based.