Mark Hopkins, P.E., FSFPE, has written a chapter focused on fire sprinkler corrosion for the new edition of the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Fire Protection Handbook, 21st Edition. This...
The North Las Vegas Fire Department has a highly trained arson investigator on its team who nose how to sniff out intentionally set fires. Relying on good old-fashioned detective work...
TERPconsulting is pleased to congratulate Mark Hopkins, PE, FSFPE on his appointment to the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) Fellows of the Society. Mark received this prestigious honor because...
Several changes were made to the International Building Code (IBC) as a result of the September 11 terror attacks Today, and every year on September 11th for the past 18...
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) kicked off its annual Conference & Expo this week in San Antonio, TX. This year’s event was opened by NFPA President Jim Pauley, and...
Today, and every year on September 11th for the past 17 years, we remember and reflect upon the horrible tragedy that befell our country and changed our lives forever. We...
Key professional associations and building standards organizations from around the world have formed the International Fire Safety Standards (IFSS) Coalition. There are more than 30 member organizations including, the International...
Las Vegas, NV -- Sports AND Entertainment Capital of the World? We’ll take it! Las Vegas is definitely going through a major sports transformation. The Golden Knights just wrapped up...
Denver’s newly passed initiative 300, more commonly known as the “green roof” initiative, which requires new and existing buildings of 25,000 sf2 and larger to create a green roof or...