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Seeking public comments on the development of a proposed standard on fire test for wall panels

NFPA is considering the development of an ANSI Accredited Standard addressing the combustibility of exterior and interior wall panels. This test method would be based on the existing 16 ft. Parallel Panel Test from the FM Approvals Standard 4880,

Citing London's Grenfell Tower fire, Florida governor vetoes anti-sprinkler legislation

The astonishing images of London's Grenfell Tower in flames--and the 80 deaths that followed--got the attention of Florida Governor Rick Scott. While sensitive to regulations, Scott couldn't turn a blind eye to the horror that unfolded, partly due

Illinois community becomes 104th to pass an ordinance for home fire sprinklers

New York Times article examines how some wildland firefighters respond when wildfire preparedness actions have not been followed

NFPA to participate in Fire Service Occupational Cancer Symposium

Research tells us that firefighters face a higher risk of many types of cancers, especially respiratory, digestive, and urinary system cancers. As the number of firefighters and their families affected by occupational cancer steadily increases, improving

This Week in History: A July 5th Inventory - 1916

This week the NFPA Library and Archives wishes everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July with a friendly reminder from the past about the dangers of consumer fireworks.    From the NFPA Quarterly v.10, no.1, 1916:   "Members in all parts

Featured in NFPA's Fire Sprinkler Initiative newsletter, legislator pushes for fire sprinkler laws following London's Grenfell Tower fire

NFPA 1: How the Fire Code addresses safety for the 4th of July holiday, #FireCodefridays

It's the Friday before the long 4th of July holiday weekend; the most festive and celebrated weekend of the summer.  I'm sure that thinking about fire safety may not be the first thing on everyone's mind.     However, the impacts of

Fire in Dorchester, MA could serve as reminder for the importance of developing a fire safety program

On Wednesday, June 28th, in Dorchester, MA a fire ripped through the top floor of a building that was under construction to be condos and apartments. This building was still unoccupied, it was set to open in July, and has 83 units, sprinklers were not

During state building code update, Connecticut safety advocates urge code committee to adopt home fire sprinkler requirement