TMG Fireside Chat with NAFED’s Dave Pelton – Ep 20 Fire Codes, Battery Risks & What’s Ahead
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John Mackey interviews fire protection leader Dave Pelton about current fire safety issues and updates in regulations.
Join host John Mackey in Episode 20 of the TMG Fireside Chat as he sits down with longtime friend and fire protection leader Dave Pelton, Vice President of Technical at NAFED (National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors). They dive deep into today’s most pressing fire protection issues: → NFPA code cycles → Lithium-ion battery hazards → Remote inspections (NFPA 915) → The real story on L-rated extinguishers → Updates to NFPA 10, 17A, 96, 30A, 800, 915, and more. Whether you’re a fire contractor, AHJ, engineer, or manufacturer, this episode is packed with insights you can’t afford to miss. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & industry history with Dave Pelton 06:30 – NAFED conference recap & membership trends 12:30 – NFPA 10 updates & lithium-ion battery concerns 18:00 – Misleading extinguisher labeling & NFPA 800 21:00 – NFPA 17A & flavorings in commercial kitchens 24:30 – EV charging hazards & NFPA 30A 27:00 – Remote inspections (NFPA 915) explained 32:30 – Class K extinguisher clarification (ICC ruling) 36:00 – Training & certification program updates 40:00 – Mentorship, leadership & legacy in fire protection 47:00 – What’s next: Fall webinar &…
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