National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards are used every day to protect people and buildings around the world. But have you ever asked how the NFPA got started? Why and how the standards were developed or how the numbering system was devised? How were sprinklers invented? Rodger and Russ Fleming, retired President of the National Fire Sprinkler Association and retired Managing Director of the International Fire Sprinkler Association, explore the answers to these questions - and explain how sprinklers and Isaac Newton are linked.

Fire protection professionals use the words "code" and "standard" every day - but do we really understand what they are? In this episode, Rodger is joined by Ken Isman, Clinical Professor of Fire Protection at the University of Maryland to explore how codes and standards are defined, how they are related, and how they work together to keep people and facilities safe.

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This podcast was recorded and is being made available by Johnson Controls (together with its affiliates and its and their employees, “JCI”) solely for informational purposes. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions expressed or provided in this podcast (including by speakers who are not officers, employees, or agents of JCI) are not necessarily those of JCI, do not constitute professional advice, and may not be current. No person viewing this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of the content of this podcast without first seeking appropriate professional advice, nor shall the information be used as a substitute for professional advice. JCI does not make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information, statements, comments, views or opinions contained in this podcast, and any liability therefor is expressly disclaimed. JCI does not undertake any obligation whatsoever to provide any form of update, amendment, change or correction to any of the information, statements, comments, views or opinions set forth in this podcast. No part of this podcast may, without JCI’s prior written consent, be reproduced, redistributed, published, copied or duplicated in any form, by any means.

Fire Protection Engineers (FPEs) play a critical role in protecting people, property, and the environment from fire. They do this through the analysis of fire hazards; ensuring proper design, installation and maintenance of fire detection, suppression and communication systems; and post-fire investigation and analysis.

The University of Maryland is a world-leader in fire protection research and has a top flight educational program for fire protection engineers. In this episode, Rodger speaks with James A. Milke, P.E., professor and chair of the Department of Fire Protection Engineering at the University of Maryland.

Topics include:

- The role and importance of FPEs

- Dr. Milke's personal journey into the field

- The types of research done at the university

- FPE career opportunities

- Educational paths to become an FPE.

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This podcast was recorded and is being made available by Johnson Controls (together with its affiliates and its and their employees, “JCI”) solely for informational purposes. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions expressed or provided in this podcast (including by speakers who are not officers, employees, or agents of JCI) are not necessarily those of JCI, do not constitute professional advice, and may not be current. No person viewing this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of the content of this podcast without first seeking appropriate professional advice, nor shall the information be used as a substitute for professional advice. JCI does not make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information, statements, comments, views or opinions contained in this podcast, and any liability therefor is expressly disclaimed. JCI does not undertake any obligation whatsoever to provide any form of update, amendment, change or correction to any of the information, statements, comments, views or opinions set forth in this podcast. No part of this podcast may, without JCI’s prior written consent, be reproduced, redistributed, published, copied or duplicated in any form, by any means.

The National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), promotes excellence in engineering technologies through certification services. NICET certification is a critical credential for fire alarm industry professionals and can be vital to obtaining licensing in many states.

In this episode, Rodger Reiswig speaks with Chip Hollis, Senior Director, Credentials and Administration at NICET, discuss:

• What certifications NICET offers.

• What certification means and how you can earn it.

• How is certification handled for people outside the US?

• How certification has evolved and is expected to change in the future.

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This podcast was recorded and is being made available by Johnson Controls (together with its affiliates and its and their employees, “JCI”) solely for informational purposes. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions expressed or provided in this podcast (including by speakers who are not officers, employees, or agents of JCI) are not necessarily those of JCI, do not constitute professional advice, and may not be current. No person viewing this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of the content of this podcast without first seeking appropriate professional advice, nor shall the information be used as a substitute for professional advice. JCI does not make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information, statements, comments, views or opinions contained in this podcast, and any liability therefor is expressly disclaimed. JCI does not undertake any obligation whatsoever to provide any form of update, amendment, change or correction to any of the information, statements, comments, views or opinions set forth in this podcast. No part of this podcast may, without JCI’s prior written consent, be reproduced, redistributed, published, copied or duplicated in any form, by any means.

Release date:

26 August 2021

CO is a colorless, odorless gas that is produced whenever any kind of fossil fuel is burned. If CO accumulates in high enough amounts, it can cause illness and death. Join Rodger and his guest Chief Art Black from Carmel Fire Protection as they discuss::

- What is CO, how does it affect the body and why is it so dangerous?

- How have the codes governing CO detection evolved?

- How can fire detection systems be used to protect occupants from CO poisoning?

- Where are sensors required and where do they need to be mounted?

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This podcast was recorded and is being made available by Johnson Controls (together with its affiliates and its and their employees, “JCI”) solely for informational purposes. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions expressed or provided in this podcast (including by speakers who are not officers, employees, or agents of JCI) are not necessarily those of JCI, do not constitute professional advice, and may not be current. No person viewing this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of the content of this podcast without first seeking appropriate professional advice, nor shall the information be used as a substitute for professional advice. JCI does not make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information, statements, comments, views or opinions contained in this podcast, and any liability therefor is expressly disclaimed. JCI does not undertake any obligation whatsoever to provide any form of update, amendment, change or correction to any of the information, statements, comments, views or opinions set forth in this podcast. No part of this podcast may, without JCI’s prior written consent, be reproduced, redistributed, published, copied or duplicated in any form, by any means.

ERRCS are critical infrastructure that rebroadcast police, fire and EMT radio signals inside buildings for better coverage, enhanced communication and better safety. Rodger and his guest Bill Dow, from Westell, discuss:

- What an ERRCS is and why it's such a critical building system.

- How and ERRCS system works and hoe first responders use them

- How ERRCS systems are designed and installed.

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This podcast was recorded and is being made available by Johnson Controls (together with its affiliates and its and their employees, “JCI”) solely for informational purposes. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions expressed or provided in this podcast (including by speakers who are not officers, employees, or agents of JCI) are not necessarily those of JCI, do not constitute professional advice, and may not be current. No person viewing this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of the content of this podcast without first seeking appropriate professional advice, nor shall the information be used as a substitute for professional advice. JCI does not make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information, statements, comments, views or opinions contained in this podcast, and any liability therefor is expressly disclaimed. JCI does not undertake any obligation whatsoever to provide any form of update, amendment, change or correction to any of the information, statements, comments, views or opinions set forth in this podcast. No part of this podcast may, without JCI’s prior written consent, be reproduced, redistributed, published, copied or duplicated in any form, by any means.

In 2019 NFPA 72 was amended to include the BSIU, providing facilities with more - and less expensive - options for annunciating events on their fire alarm systems. Rodger and his guest Paul Nelson, Product Manager for Integrated Solutions at Johnson Controls, cover:

- What is a BSIU and what changes were made in the code?

- How does a BSIU impact facility operations and how can it make facilities more efficient?

- How can using a BSIU save facilities money compared to a full-scale fire alarm system management console?

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This podcast was recorded and is being made available by Johnson Controls (together with its affiliates and its and their employees, “JCI”) solely for informational purposes. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions expressed or provided in this podcast (including by speakers who are not officers, employees, or agents of JCI) are not necessarily those of JCI, do not constitute professional advice, and may not be current. No person viewing this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of the content of this podcast without first seeking appropriate professional advice, nor shall the information be used as a substitute for professional advice. JCI does not make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information, statements, comments, views or opinions contained in this podcast, and any liability therefor is expressly disclaimed. JCI does not undertake any obligation whatsoever to provide any form of update, amendment, change or correction to any of the information, statements, comments, views or opinions set forth in this podcast. No part of this podcast may, without JCI’s prior written consent, be reproduced, redistributed, published, copied or duplicated in any form, by any means.

The latest updates to UL 268, Standard for Safety of Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems, call for significant improvements to smoke detection technology. Set to take effect in June 2021, the new UL 268 7th edition standard requires smoke sensors, detectors and smoke alarms to pass an array of new or revised performance tests, including three new challenging tests: a cooking nuisance alarm test, a flaming polyurethane foam test and a smoldering polyurethane test.

In this episode, Rodger Reiswig speaks with Peter Ryan, Senior Commercialization Manager for Fire Detection Products at Johnson Controls and 23 year industry vetran. Some of the topics covered include:

​- What are the changes implemented with the 7th edition standard?

- How do these changes affect building owners, system designers, service providers, and manufacturers?

- Do owners need to upgrade all of their sensors?

​- What is the timeline for compliance with the new standard?

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This podcast was recorded and is being made available by Johnson Controls (together with its affiliates and its and their employees, “JCI”) solely for informational purposes. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions expressed or provided in this podcast (including by speakers who are not officers, employees, or agents of JCI) are not necessarily those of JCI, do not constitute professional advice, and may not be current. No person viewing this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of the content of this podcast without first seeking appropriate professional advice, nor shall the information be used as a substitute for professional advice. JCI does not make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information, statements, comments, views or opinions contained in this podcast, and any liability therefor is expressly disclaimed. JCI does not undertake any obligation whatsoever to provide any form of update, amendment, change or correction to any of the information, statements, comments, views or opinions set forth in this podcast. No part of this podcast may, without JCI’s prior written consent, be reproduced, redistributed, published, copied or duplicated in any form, by any means.

Seeing the UL logo on a fire and life safety product offers reassurance that it’s been certified to perform as intended. But what exactly does this evaluation entail, and under what circumstances can the standard criteria change?

In this episode, Rodger Reiswig speaks with Neil Lakomiak, UL’s director of business development and innovation. Some of the topics to be covered include:

· Whether UL listings have an expiration date, and what happens if a standard is revised.

· The maintenance aspects of a UL listing, and what that entails for manufacturers.

· What happens to UL certification when a product is used in an untested manner.

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This podcast was recorded and is being made available by Johnson Controls (together with its affiliates and its and their employees, “JCI”) solely for informational purposes. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions expressed or provided in this podcast (including by speakers who are not officers, employees, or agents of JCI) are not necessarily those of JCI, do not constitute professional advice, and may not be current. No person viewing this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of the content of this podcast without first seeking appropriate professional advice, nor shall the information be used as a substitute for professional advice. JCI does not make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information, statements, comments, views or opinions contained in this podcast, and any liability therefor is expressly disclaimed. JCI does not undertake any obligation whatsoever to provide any form of update, amendment, change or correction to any of the information, statements, comments, views or opinions set forth in this podcast. No part of this podcast may, without JCI’s prior written consent, be reproduced, redistributed, published, copied or duplicated in any form, by any means.

If you’ve been in the fire protection industry long enough, you’ll recognize that a mass notification system (MNS) is a relatively recent addition to NFPA 72. But how did its inclusion initially come about, and what role does risk analysis play in the design of an MNS?

In this episode, Rodger Reiswig speaks with Wayne Moore, P.E., CFPS, SET, FSFPE, F.NSPE, vice president of Jensen Hughes, a fire protection engineering and code-consulting firm. Some of the topics to be covered include how:

- The Department of Defense, which had been using MNS since the 1996 Khobar Towers bombing in Saudi Arabia, requested that it be added to NFPA 72 in 2007

- Risk analysis, MNSs, and emergency response plans are unique to a particular building, which sets them apart from other areas of fire protection that must conform to “absolute” codes

- The MNS can be allowed to override the fire alarm signal – but only under certain circumstances

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