 Changes to NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code 2010 edition
Changes that I found in NFPA 72-2010 [1.4MB]
OSHA 2202 Construction Industry Digest
Title 29 CFR Part 1926.[632 kB]
Changes to NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2008 edition
Fire alarm wiring requirement changes that I found in NFPA 70-2008. [67 kB]
Changes to International Building Code, 2006 edition
Changes to fire alarm system requirements that I found in IBC-2006. [67 kB]
Changes to NFPA 70, National Electrical Code 2005 edition
Changes that I found in NFPA 70-2005.[50 kB]
Proposal to delay UL 864 9th edition
REQUEST FOR COMMENTS on extending the Effective Date for the 9th Edition of
UL 864, the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, to
December 31, 2008. [106 kB]
Changes to NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code 2007 edition
Changest that I found in NFPA 72-2007 edition. [445 kB]
NICET Testing Blueprint
A glimpse into the future of computer-based NICET testing in Fire Alarm Systems. [99 kB]
Permitted wiring methods above ceilings
2002 Oregon Electrical Interpretation [257 kB]
AIA A201-1997
General Conditions of the Contract for Construction (Sample Copy). [1 MB]
NICET Element Review Handbook Supplement
A condensed look at the changes from NFPA 72-1999 to NFPA 72-2002. [37 kB]
Society of Fire Protection Engineers Position Statement
The Engineer and the Technician Designing Fire Protection Systems. [92 kB]
NFPA 72-2007 ROP
NFPA 72-2007 Report on Proposals. [2.6 MB]
IFC Fire Alarm Requirements
Summary of IFC Manual and Automatic Fire Alarm Requirements [16 kB]
System Smoke Detectors
System smoke detector application guide by System Sensor [210 kB]
Audible/Visible Appliances
Audible and visible notification appliance application guide by System Sensor [177 kB]
Duct Application Smoke Detectors
Duct smoke detector application guide by System Sensor [234 kB]
Beam Smoke Detectors
Projected beam smoke detector application guide by System Sensor [129 kB]
Substitution
NFPA 70 hierarchical table of cable substitution - on steroids. [61 kB]
NICET CPD Log Form
A form to record your CPD point activity. Editable Adobe Acrobat document. [37 kB]
What's new in NFPA 72-2002?
My presentation to the Oregon Fire Code Committee on 11/25/03. 49 slides. [104 kB]
What's new in NFPA 72-2002?
A 49-page handout to accompany the presentation. [98 kB]
NFPA 70-1881
The original version of the National Electrical Code, before committees! [70 kB]
NICET Technician Application package
Technician application forms and instructions in one 16-page package. [471 kB]
NICET Program Detail Manual for Fire Alarm Systems
Work element descriptions and much more in this 25-page manual. [278 kB]
Step-by-Step Guide to NICET Certification in Fire Alarm Systems
My attempt to simplify this convoluted yet valuable program to certify your work experience and job knowledge. 49 pages. [last updated 2/10/2007 79 kB]
Step-by-Step Guide to NICET Certification in Fire Alarm Systems
A 45-slide presentation to accompany the step-by-step guide. [449 kB]
NICET Crossover Matrix
A List of elements that will cross over within the Fire Protection field. [77 kB]
NICET Test Questions
Prepare thyself for a gruelling exam NOT! (It's a joke, son!) [47 kB]
NFPA 72 Record of Completion
The Birth Certificate required of all fire alarm systems. [98 kB]
NFPA 72 Inspection and Testing Form
Be sure to document the required inspection and testing. [104 kB]
ADAAG
3-page handout of currently prosecuted ADA Accessiblity Guidelines. [49 kB]
Low Voltage and Limited Energy
Mike Holt's Illustrated Guide. [879 kB]
NFPA 72 --> NFPA 70 cross reference
The Oregon Electrical and Elevator Board asked me to investigate the impact on the Oregon Electrical Specialty Code when it adopted NFPA 72-1999. [41 kB]
 NEC Table 8 Temperature Conversion Utility
Excel spreadsheet to convert resistance of copper conductors for different temperatures. [10 kB]
By downloading this file, you affirm your understanding of the following:
1. Observe codes, standards, & common sense prosecuted in your fiefdom.
2. The user of this file assumes all responsibility for its use or misuse.
Enersys Battery Date Code
Secret decoder ring to determine the date code on an Enersys (Yuasa) SLA battery. [20 kB]
Battery-set Size Calculation Worksheet
My Excel battery-set size calculation program. [45 kB]
By downloading this file, you affirm your understanding of the following:
1. Observe codes, standards, & common sense prosecuted in your fiefdom.
2. The user of this file assumes all responsibility for its use or misuse.
DC NAC Voltage-drop Calculation Worksheet
An excellent Excel worksheet by Cliff Ehlers. [47 kB]
AC NAC Voltage-drop Calculation Worksheet
An excellent Excel worksheet by Cliff Ehlers. [117 kB]
 Fire Alarm System Inspection Form
A nice inspection report form by AZ AFAA. [54 kB]
 Convert
A useful metric conversion program written by Joshua F. Madison. [Link]
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