The K-Factor

029 The Next Chapter: NFPA 13 (2028) and NFPA 25 (2026)

AFSA Tech Team Season 2 Episode 29

The future of fire protection codes and standards is taking shape — and the time to prepare is now.

In this episode of The K-Factor Podcast, Kevin Hall, Director of Engineering & Technical Services at AFSA, joins us to share insights on the upcoming 2028 edition of NFPA 13 and the 2026 edition of NFPA 25.

From sprinkler system design updates to inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements, Kevin highlights the key changes that will impact contractors, engineers, and the entire fire sprinkler industry.

👉 If you want to stay ahead of NFPA standards and understand how these updates affect your work, this episode is a must-listen.

AFSA’s Hands-On NFPA 25 Workshops take inspection, testing, and maintenance training beyond the classroom—giving fire protection professionals the opportunity to work directly with live systems in a controlled, real-world environment.

Each workshop is designed to build confidence, skill, and understanding of the NFPA 25 standard:

  • 💧 NFPA 25 Essentials Workshop – Master the core inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements for water-based fire protection syst

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