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Fire protection in high-piled or rack storage can be a sophisticated design and maintenance challenge.
Today’s Coffee Break Training, “Commodity Fire Protection” explains some of the concerns regarding these storage arrays.
Your Coffee Break can be downloaded from http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/cb_fp_2009_35.pdf
Always refer to nationally recognized design and installation standards, the product manufacturer or listing details for specific information.
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TECH TALK
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Tech Talk provides accurate and timely information on topics of interest to the fire protection community. Topics are selected based on inquiries and suggestions that USFA receives from readers. To suggest a topic for a future edition of Tech Talk, please contact us.
Self-Illuminated Signs
The inaugural edition of Tech Talk looks at self-illuminated or self-powered lighting, which is sometimes used to mark exits. Background information about self-illuminated signs is presented, along with tips for reviewing plans and/or inspecting facilities that use or plan to use self-illuminated lighting features. Guidance for safe disposal of damaged or unused units is also included.
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