Fire-Rated Products | Bill O'Keeffe | Aug 9, 2018
Do you know where your fire rated glass comes from?
Glass and Glazing | Bill O'Keeffe | Jun 12, 2018
Fire rated glass takes a big bite at the Big Apple
Fire-Rated Products | Bill O'Keeffe | Apr 10, 2018
Deluge Sprinklers are not as affordable as you think - especially when it compromises safety
Fire-Rated Products | Bill O'Keeffe | Jan 23, 2018
Code change proposals aim to close more loopholes on uncontrolled radiant heat transmission
Security/Fire Protection | Bill O'Keeffe | Dec 18, 2017
Peace, goodwill and rebuilding in 2018
A reflection on 2017 and a look at what's to come in the new year.
Fire-Rated Products | Bill O'Keeffe | Oct 25, 2017
UL-Listed does not mean code-approved
To avoid confusion, we are proposing separate charts for fire protective and fire resistive products.
Fire-Rated Products | Bill O'Keeffe | Jul 19, 2017
London fire shines spotlight on fire prevention, protection and education
As shocking as the Grenfell Tower fire was, it is not an isolated incident.
Fire-Rated Products | Bill O'Keeffe | Jun 13, 2017
Hidden risks and costs of using sprinklers as an alternate to 1-2 hour fire resistive glazing
The ASTM E-119 test is the most stringent and most difficult test to pass for all fire rated glazing assemblies.
Fire-Rated Products | Bill O'Keeffe | Mar 22, 2017
Fire resistive glazing systems provide architects, owners and envelope consultants assurance of documented performance
It may look like a regular window, but these advanced fire resistive glazing systems are recognized in the code as transparent walls because of its ability to block smoke, flames and significantly limit the passage of dangerous radiant heat.
Glass and Glazing | Bill O'Keeffe | Jan 3, 2017
What’s in a name? A lot, actually
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