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NFPA 72 Has Class

by
Thomas P. Hammerberg
| April 2013
| under
  • Systems

The history of classes and styles of circuits is interesting. Back in 1987, a proposal was accepted to start using Styles of Circuits instead of the Class A and B we were all used to. Well, at least some thought so.

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The New Cycle Of Fire Protection

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Thomas P. Hammerberg
| March 2013
| under
  • Codes & Standards

The beginning of 2013 is a good time to review what is happening with codes and standards that affect fire protection.

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It’s a Changing World
by
Thomas P. Hammerberg
| October 2011
| under
  • Systems

There’s more than just smoke alarms to consider when installing fire protection in houses and apartments. In addition to deciding whether to use ionization or photoelectric smoke alarms, you must determine if you need to install carbon monoxide (CO) alarms or a fire sprinkler system.

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The Rest of the Story
by
Thomas P. Hammerberg
| April 2011
| under
  • Systems

My last column detailed duct smoke detectors and some of the conflicting requirements we experience.

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