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 📧 dpelton@nafed.org 🌐 https://www.nafed.org 📧
Host Contact – John Mackey President, The Mackey Group 📧 john@mackeygroupllc.com 🌐 https://www.mackeygroupllc.com 🔗 / mackeyjohn
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