September 2018 NFCA E-NEWS
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Webinar: Fireproofing Patching & Building/Fire-Codes
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NFCA FREE Webinar Thurs., September 27
1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
Spray Fire-Resistive Materials (and IFRM) Fireproofing call for ‘complete encasement’ of the building elements in Building Codes. In existing buildings, fire-resistance needs to be maintained to keep continuity of protection for fire and life safety in buildings.
Don’t miss this webinar to learn about code requirements and also equipment used to patch SFRM Fireproofing in new and existing buildings. NFCA Executive Director Bill McHugh & Graco’s Danny Carrillo, Business Development Manager for ToughTek Mortar Equipment, will collaborate on this fast moving webinar.
Click here to register.
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NFCA in Denver - September 25
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NFCA Fire-Resistance in Buildings Seminar
Tuesday, September 25, Warwick Denver Hotel
NFCA invites Architects, Specifiers, Building Code Officials, Fire Marshals and Fireproofing Contractors to attend.
We have 97 people registered to attend. There are still a few spots left -
Register Today!
Join NFCA for a day of education specific to fireproofing and fire-resistance in buildings. NFCA thanks NFCA Manufacturer Supplier Member Sponsors:
Albi Protective Coatings, Carboline, Hilti, GCP Applied Technologies, Isolatek International, and Sherwin Williams.
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Key Fireproofing Code & Standards Interpretations
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NFCA worked with the manufacturer partners on an interpretation for the
International Building Code Table 601, note b on the 20’ rule
. There’s been a misinterpretation that no fireproofing is required for columns where the roof does not need the protection.
Click here
to read ICC Staff interpretation and check out the last sentence in paragraph 3
"a rating would still be required for any columns."
Thanks to
Ed Goldhammer
at
Hilti
for submitting to ICC.
Another subject we hear about is insulation applied over the top of any type of fireproofing. UL states that the application has not been tested. No testing means no proof that the fireproofing will perform as intended if insulation is installed over the fireproofing.
Click here
to check it out.
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SAFETY TIP OF THE MONTH
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According to the US based OSHA, “Falls from ladders account for 20% of all fatal and lost work-day injuries in general industry”.
The edges of the perimeter of buildings and areas where there are openings in horizontal assemblies (roofs and floors) are some of the most dangerous places for the workforce to occupy. Curtainwalls that are not complete, window openings large enough to fall through, open shafts are all big fall risks for the fireproofing workforce.
What happens when workers need to reach floor/ceiling surfaces to apply fireproofing and set up ladders next to the open shaft or railing equipped ‘windowless’ exterior? What’s a company to do and keep workers safe and EMR in the right place?
According to the
‘Walking-Working Surfaces’ Fact Sheet
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there are fall protection options. There are new rules in
Section 1910
to protect workers as well. Visit these links to learn more. Check out the presentation by Roger Tickner, at NFCA’s Educational Conference in Dallas, 2016. Roger focused on Scaffold and Aerial Lift Safety from OHSA 1926.451 (scaffolds) and 1926.453(a) (aerial lifts). referenced many OSHA (US) and OHSA (Canada) Standards. NFCA Members, it’s in the
"Members Only
"
section.
Thanks to Eric Smith, Superintendent, Norkote, Everett, WA,
for giving us the idea for this Safety Tip. Eric will receive a NFCA Shirt!
NFCA Safety Tip of the Month
gives NFCA Members the opportunity to share and learn safety actions being used on job sites that work and contribute to job site safety. Email NFCA a safety issue you had
AND
how you solved it.
Win a NFCA Shirt if your safety tip is chosen!
Email your “Safety Tip of the Month” to
Sandy@nfca-online.org
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Link up with NFCA-online.org
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NFCA encourages all NFCA Members to provide a link on your website to
NFCA-online.org
.
NFCA provides links to all member websites via your Member Listing.
- Home Page has all the current NFCA happenings and industry updates.
- "Photo Albums" are under Resources - a history of NFCA photos from NFCA Conferences and gatherings. Check it out!
- "Members Only" Section holds all past NFCA Webinars, Seminars and Conference presentations.
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Check out the NFCA Member List at
NFCA-online.org
. Over the past 4 years,
NFCA membership has grown from 50 to 143
. With this growth, NFCA is able to speak on behalf of the industry at key venues like the International Code Council, NFPA, ASTM and other organizations. If you are a member, thank you! Your dues is what allows us to speak on behalf of the industry for better fire and life safety through fire-resistance, c
larifying building codes and working on standards that result in better fireproofing installations and inspections. Clear codes and standards means less surprises at job sites. Your membership helps us get the Fireproofing Industry on the map.
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2019 NFCA Fireproofing Educational Conference & Meeting
More details to come!
Mark your calendars
to attend the
2019 NFCA Fireproofing Educational Conference!
The Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista is a Disney Property, walking distance to
Disney Springs
and within a few miles of Magic Kingdom, Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios.
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