Any fire in a skyscraper is an emergency. But if that fire causes structural collapse, it puts the lives of everyone in and around the building at risk, turning a serious incident into a disaster. That's why it's important to have fire codes for building design. Those codes are shaped by experiments like this one, in which portions of a building are burned in a lab. In this test, NIST scientists constructed two floors of a building inside their fire research laboratory, and they used hydraulics

'Addressing Fire Safety Challenges During Construction' Webinar: Thursday, April 15, 1:00-2:30 p.m. ET. Join NFPA as we discuss with a panel of industry experts some of the key considerations for construction site fire safety. Topics will include the fire risks present during construction, the importance of proper training, and the role of the Fire Prevention Program Manager. This is a webinar that you do not want to miss! https://bit.ly/3wcO95W | National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Walkthroughs and inspections aren’t just about catching code issues. They’re where we build the mental map that keeps crews alive when the smoke drops to zero. From roof access to compactor rooms to hidden shafts, knowing the building before the fire still matters. See the full breakdown here: fireengineering.com/fire-safety/fire-prevention/perceived-prevention/ | Fire Engineering