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  • NFPA 285 Testing and Design Information: Data Analysis and Extension

    This is the final installment of a four-part series of articles on the topic of testing and design for exterior wall assemblies that the building codes require to comply with NFPA 285 . These articles are intended to promote effective communication between stakeholders regarding this important fire safety topic for the design and construction of…

  • NFPA 285 Testing and Design Information: Designing for NFPA 285 Compliance

    This is the third in a multi-part series of articles on the topic of testing and design for exterior wall assemblies that the building codes require to comply with NFPA 2851. These articles are intended to promote effective communication between stakeholders regarding this important fire safety topic for the design and construction of code-compliant exterior…

  • NFPA 285 Testing and Design Information: More than Just a Pass or Fail

    This is the second in a multi-part series of articles on the topic of testing and design for exterior wall assemblies that the building codes require to comply with NFPA 285. These articles are intended to promote effective communication between stakeholders regarding this important fire safety topic for the design and construction of code-compliant exterior…

  • NFPA 285 Testing and Design Information: History and Roots

    This is the first in a multi-part series of articles on the topic of testing and design for exterior wall assemblies that the building codes require to comply with NFPA 285. They are intended to promote effective communication between stakeholders regarding this important fire safety topic for the design and construction of code-compliant exterior wall…