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Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Non-Rated Protective Plates


Where can protective plates be used in the hospital?

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Labels: NFPA 101, NFPA 80, Non-Rated Protective Plates

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Damper Inspections

What is the annual requirement for testing electromagnetic dampers? 

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Labels: EC.02.03.05, Electromagnetic Dampers, NFPA 105, NFPA 80
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