Have any of you had to or chosen to move lately? Most of us have heard the quip that a really good friend will help you move or bury a body. I suppose the latter is a really, really good friend. Recently, the AFSA offices packed up years of accumulated …

In this issue, I want to discuss a situation in which I worry many of our members place themselves unknowingly. The design question my technical team receives most often involves the determination of a hazard classification or system design parameters for a specific occupancy, storage arrangement, or process. These questions …

The input stage for NFPA 13R and NFPA 13D has concluded, and the first draft report is available on NFPA’s website. As codes and standards are updated, many will not realize the impact of changes until their jurisdiction catches up three, five, or even 10 years down the road. By …

Know the Details About Your Insurance Coverage Once, the question “Am I covered?” was very easy to answer, but it has now become a complicated issue. Gone are the days of very broad policies. You must be very careful in what you purchase. Today’s policies have more exclusions and limitations …

Manpower Shortages and the Economy Worry Members Rising interest rates, workforce shortages, inflation, and supply chain delays continued to plague the construction and fire sprinkler industries throughout 2022 and show no signs of slowing in 2023. How does business in the coming year look for members of the American Fire …