From monthly archives: December 2017

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Larger IBDT Horizontal Sizes and the ABD-FD (IBDT)

Ruskin has increased the over-all size of the IBDT Thin Line Fire Dampers to 36" x 36". This increased the height from 12" to 36" tall (33% larger).

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Project FAIL-SAFE Finds Sprinkler “Trade-Offs” Lead to Drop in Overall Fire Safety Scores

Ruskin is actively involved with the NFPA, ICC, NASFM, AMCA and other agencies to continuously evaluate and improve upon our passive fire protection products for increased life safety of buildings and in turn, the public. The most recent is Project Fail Safe with Fire Safe North America and National Association of State Fire Marshals. The initial data from the proprietary MATRIXᵀᴹ tool shows a decrease in building safety due to the decline in passive fire protection, such as life safety dampers. New Release and reports below.

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