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NFPA creates new member section for electrical inspectors

Front row, left to right: Erik Hohengasser, Ryan Quinn, Dave Williams, Donny Cook, James Hathorn. Back row, left to right: Tim McClintock, Tim Mikloiche, Tom Moore, Mike Savage, David Humphrey, Jerry Daniel NFPA is excited to announce its

#TBT From the NFPA Archives: Vintage poster promotes proper disposal of smoking materials

With the start of summer and wildfire season already going strong this year, we thought it would be a good time to take a look back at some of NFPA’s vintage messaging. This “Are You Guilty?” poster was published in 1940 and was used in

Full report on Building Safety & Security Workshop now available

Last month, NFPA hosted the Building Safety and Security (BS&S) Workshop, which brought together a diverse group of stakeholders to address targeted violence issues, and to collectively prioritize the next layers of “security safety” to

What level of ground fault protection is required for the main overcurrent device supplying marinas and boat yards?

  In my recent NFPA Live session I went over the recently issued tentative interim amendments for the 2020 edition of the National Electrical Code. These TIAs have provided more options to comply with the ground-fault protection requirements for

A look at the social implications of electrical safety in organizations

A few weeks ago I posted a blog about the “normalization of deviance” – referring to violations of good electrical safety practice that have been rationalized as acceptable – as a possible explanation for how some electrical

As July 4th approaches, NFPA reminds people about safety hazards concerning fireworks, grilling, swimming and boating

With the Fourth of July approaching and the summer months upon us, indulging in barbecues, holiday parties and swimming often top the list of activities to enjoy during the summer season. To help everyone do so safely, NFPA is reminding people about

Journal NOW: An emergency medicine physician who responded to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting tells his story

This is the second in a series of three videos featuring the personal stories of NFPA 3000 technical committee members. Watch the first here, and look for the third on Thursday, July 12.  It can happen anywhere. That's just one of many things

Soliciting comments on proposed Tentative Interim Amendments to NFPA 10, NFPA 13 NFPA 72, NFPA 1994, and NFPA 1999

The following proposed Tentative Interim Amendments (TIAs) for NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers; NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems; NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based

NFPA 1: Safety requirements for food trucks and summer festivals on college campuses, #FireCodefridays

Today’s blog marks the 100th #FireCodefridays post!  I started writing about issues related to NFPA 1, Fire Code, back in March of 2016.  Thanks to everyone who reads, contributes to, and shares this information! College campuses are

Journal NOW: A former law enforcement officer who was shot 15 times responding to an active shooter tells his story

    This is the first in a series of three videos featuring the personal stories of NFPA 3000 technical committee members.  Brian Murphy isn’t shy about telling his story. A retired law enforcement officer who now works for a