Articles

Here you'll find cutting-edge fireproofing insights and published articles on the structural fire-resistance industry.

• NFCA Staff. (2024). "Full-Scale, Loaded Horizontal and Beam Assembly Listings". Life Safety Digest,  21(3), 20-21.
• Duncan, Rick & Knowles, Mason. (2023). "ASK RICK & MASON: What is the issue on SPF auto-ignition?". SprayFoamMagazine, 13(1), 40-43.
• Walke, Rich. (2022). "Fireproofing High-Rise Buildings". Life Safety Digest, 19(3), 18-21.
• Life Safety Digest Staff. (2021). "Code Compliant Fire-Resistance-Rated Building Elements and Assemblies - Ask the Questions!". Life Safety Digest, 18(1), 13-18.
• OSHA. (2020). "COVID-19 Guidance for Construction Workers".
• OSHA. (2020). "OSHA Fact Sheet: Personal Protective Equipment".
• Glendenning, Bob. (2019). "Specifying Appropriate IFRM Thickness". Life Safety Digest, 15(1), 19-21.
• Dalton, John. (2018). "Fire-Resistance Rated Assemblies - Loading of Horizontal Assemblies & Columns". Life Safety Digest, 14(4), 10-13.
• NFCA Staff. (2018). "Existing Buildings & Fireproofing - To Patch or Not to Patch". Life Safety Digest, 14(3), 24-29.
• Dalton, John. (2017). "Thermal Barriers & Foam Plastic Protection". Life Safety Digest, 13(4), 28-29.
• Mancuso, Phil. (2011). "Why Fireproof Structural Steel?". Life Safety Digest, 7(1), 6-9.
• Licht, Richard. (2003). "Clarifying the Issue of Fire Protection Balance". White paper.
• Corley, Gene. (2003). "Sprinklers Alone Won't Stop Fires". Center Building Performance Study.
• Alliance for Fire Safety. (2003). "The Need for Balanced Fire Protection in Buildings". White paper.

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