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 & deeper industry dives

📬 Guest Contact – Dave Pelton VP of Technical, NAFED 📧 [email protected] 🌐 https://www.nafed.org 📧

Host Contact – John Mackey President, The Mackey Group 📧 [email protected] 🌐 https://www.mackeygroupllc.com 🔗   / mackeyjohn  

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