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"The stars make the night less lonely; they are like fires kindled by some divine intelligence." – Aristotle (384–322 BC), On the Heavens
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Cowboy Coffee
"Where the grounds are meant to be chewed, not sipped." With links to Cowboy Biscuits and University of Alaska Campfire Fry Bread (Bannock)
Rex Unplugged: Common lounge fireplace
A stonemason demonstrates how he is building the fireplace in the first floor common lounge at Alan B. Miller Hall, the new home of the Mason School of Business.
Rocky Top Student Center
Along with the chapel, library, the flag and friends, the fireplace is an essential gathering point for any educational settlement.
Quadrivium: Winter
Educational settlements are the closest many people come to feel at home in beautiful surroundings. The catalog that informs the safety and sustainability of these "cities-within-cities" changes 100 to 1000 times per day. Titles are unstable, time-sensitive, copyright protected and land in public law. We explore the action continuously; assign priorities, then schedule a separate teleconference to formulate responses to public consultations. Daily colloquia topics appear on our CALENDAR.
Fireplace Safety
NFPA Standard 221 reduces fire hazards by ensuring the safe removal of flue gases, the proper installation of solid fuel-burning appliances, and the correct construction and installation of chimneys, fireplaces, and venting systems. Public comment on the First Draft of the 2027 Edition will be received until June 3, 2025.
Current Issues and Recent Research
The Joint IEEE Power Engineering and Industrial Applications Society Committee to which we belong has completed its work on the 2026 National Electrical Code Second Draft. Public consultation on ballot results will be received by NFPA until April 18th. While all the issues are fresh in mind it is never unwise to draft proposals for the 2029 National Electrical Code which will begin accepting new public input some time after release of the new edition in the fall.
International Fire Code
This title is the foundation of safety culture in the United States; incorporated by reference by enforcement agencies at all levels of government. It competes for hegemony in the fire safety domain with NFPA 1 Fire Code and the titles published by ISO Committee 92 and IEC Committee 79. Linked here: 2024 Group A Proposed Changes to the I-Codes, to be followed by balloting of local building officials.