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Fire Safe North America initiated and completed a study with Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) entitled, “Impact of Smoke Compartment Size on Horizontal Evacuation Time in Healthcare Facilities.” Dozens of weekly teleconferences kept FSNA members informed during the study of the progress and also the outcome, which resulted in the approval of a compromise agreement between …

Worcester Polytechnical Institute Study 2014-2015 Read More »

Fire Safe North America worked with Mike Ferreira, VP of Jensen Hughes, to complete a multi-phase research and technical paper based on the study entitled, “Impact of Stairwell Pressurization on Elevator/Ventilation Shaft Stack Effect.” This multi-year study was the single most important technical contribution for the disapproval of code change G200 in the Group A …

Jensen Hughes Technical Paper 2013-2015 Read More »

In light of our successes and losses in the 2006 IBC, the FSNA carefully reflected on and evaluated which strategies and tactics are “working” well for the FSNA in order to establish the next set of strategies and tactics. In order to grow the organization and to expand FSNA outreach and educational programs, the Board …

“Full Throttle” Campaign 2006-2007 Read More »

The Fast Track campaign was intended to reach directly to, or otherwise contact, specific individuals who are thought-leaders at ICC – either through their chapters or in one-to-one meetings. FSNA submitted 24 code change proposals to the 2006 Edition of the International Building Code. During the Fast Track campaign, the FSNA sent out packages of …

“Fast Track” Campaign 2004-2005 Read More »

Dr. Gene Corley, lead investigator in the World Trade Center fire, served as the AFS spokesperson. His opinion piece outlining concerns about the International Building Code and over-reliance on sprinklers was sent to op ed-page editors at more than 1,000 newspapers, and resulted in nearly 122 placements, including major market “dailies” such as the New …

“Alliance for Fire Safety” Campaign 2003-2004 Read More »