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Policy Institute report reveals variations in state adoptions of NEC and neglect of electrical safety

Just last week the NFPA Fire & Life Safety Policy Institute released a report on Wide Variations in State Adoption of the NEC® Reveal Neglect of Electrical Safety. Rather than “neglect” though, perhaps “actively opposing”

2020 NEC considers revision to allow first responders to shut off power to one- and two-family dwellings

Shutting off the electric supply to a building in the event of a fire or other emergency has been a problem that has plagued firefighters for many years. As they attempt to put out a fire and rescue occupants, electrical systems pose significant

Blocked exits and disconnected smoke alarms cited in Russian mall fire that killed 64

CNN photo   A deadly fire at a four-story mall in Kemerovo, Russia has not only shaken officials and residents in the Siberian city but has raised the ire of fire and life safety advocates around the globe due to serious lapses in fire safety

Journal NOW: Houston recovery continues over six months after Harvey

Over six months after Hurricane Harvey rammed into the Texas coast and dumped more than 50 inches of rain on parts of Houston, the country's fourth-largest city is still recovering.  Earlier this month, the Houston Chronicle reported that the

A better understanding of NFPA 70E: A handbook that you want and need

When I was assigned as the staff liaison for NFPA 70E®, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®, I was also assigned the daunting task of developing a handbook. The NFPA 70E handbook had been out for several editions with each previous

Review the First Draft Reports to submit comments on documents in the Annual 2019 revision cycle

The First Draft Reports for NFPA Standards in the Annual 2019 revision cycle are available.  Review the First Draft Reports for use as background in the submission of public comments. The deadline to submit a public comment through the online system

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Journal NOW: Should we be worried about exploding refrigerators?

Sign up for the webinar, “Evaluation of Fire Hazard of ASHRAE Class A3 Flammable Refrigerants” on March 22. Read NFPA Journal’s detailed feature on the impending change to flammable refrigerants, what it means, and what’s

Use these free resources to plan a successful event for Home Fire Sprinkler Day

Journal NOW: Amazon exec talks warehouse fire safety

In 1995, Amazon.com launched as a small online bookstore. Today, its stock shares sell at a higher price than Google's. The retail giant and technology company is poised to become even bigger and more successful in the coming years.  A critical