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Electrical safety concerns when powering your holiday decorations and installations #FireCodeFridays

  In my recent NFPA Live I discussed seasonal fire safety requirements in NFPA 1, Fire Code, that fire inspectors face during the winter months. I provided an overview of the requirements necessary to enforce special outdoor events, Christmas

Six months after Grenfell, NFPA readies for release of combustible wall assembly risk assessment tool

Today marks six months since the deadliest blaze in modern UK history occurred at the Grenfell Tower in West London. Around the globe, the date was marked by solemn reflection. At St. Paul’s Cathedral in Central London, more than 1,500 people,

Now available: December issue of NFPA News, our free monthly codes and standards newsletter

Tragedies such as the Grenfell Tower fire in London, wildland fires, and other events this year are painful reminders of the importance of fire, life and electrical safety. NFPA and its volunteers continue to work diligently, developing strategies and

Locking doors on college campuses to prevent unwanted entry

One of the issues facing many, if not all, colleges and university campuses today is the need for greater security against unwanted entry from events such as an active shooter or other violent acts. The events which are plaguing college campuses and

New 2018 70E fact sheet highlights role of employer and employee regarding electrical safety, some 2018 changes, and more

The 2018 edition of 70E is now available! NFPA is pleased to offer a free fact sheet that provides an overview of the standard along with answers to some of the questions you have about it. They include:   The purpose of NFPA 70E • The

From soup to nuts, students create fiery demonstration involving home fire sprinklers

NFPA president asks Israeli conference attendees to “dig deeper, learn more”

NFPA's Don Bliss and Jim Pauley (center left) pose with fire and life safety leaders in Israel   NFPA President and CEO Jim Pauley delivered keynote remarks today at the Fire Protection Association of Israel Annual Conference.   NFPA

"Good Morning America" on fire sprinklers highlighted in latest edition of Fire Sprinkler Initiative newsletter

Santa Ana winds driving wildfires across Southern California; 3 steps to help plan for a possible evacuation

A series of Santa Ana wind-driven wildfires have been burning in Southern California since Tuesday prompting the National Weather Service to call this, “the strongest and longest duration Santa Ana wind event we have seen so far this season.”

“Project Holiday” works to educate public about potential holiday fire hazards, providing tips and recommendations to minimize them

  While most of us connect the holidays with Christmas trees, festive meals, flickering lights and other decorations, far fewer people associate these holiday hallmarks with potential fire hazards. However, holiday decorations, Christmas trees,