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#101Wednesdays: Certified amending motions on the agenda in Boston

As I'm sure you've all heard, the NFPA Conference & Exposition comes to Boston next week. An important part of the C&E is the annual technical meeting on Wednesday, June 7, at which certified amending motions (CAMs) on numerous codes and

Hollywood: Blockbuster maker, fire sprinkler myth perpetuator

Navigate our upcoming event like a pro with the NFPA 2017 Conference & Expo mobile app

NFPA Conference & Expo begins this upcoming Sunday. One easy way to stay organized and navigate the many events, sessions and activities is to download our mobile app. With the NFPA 2017 C&E mobile app, you can:   Stay organized with

Download the agenda for this year's NFPA Technical Meeting in Boston

This year's NFPA Technical Meeting (Tech Session) will be held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston, MA, on June 7, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. in the BCEC Ballrooms.  NFPA will be providing wireless internet access during the Tech Session

Missouri fire chief's article points to the key role that NFPA has played with innovation and standardization

image from Lake News Online article   Chief Jeff Dorhaue with the Osage Beach Fire Protection District in Missouri, writes about fire hose in Lake News Online and acknowledges the significant role that NFPA has played in the standardization of

What is "normal operation"? An NFPA 70E video quiz tests your knowledge of the code

  May is Electrical Safety Month and throughout the month, NFPA and ESFI have been raising awareness of potential electrical hazards and the importance of electrical fire safety on the job.   This week we’re testing your knowledge on an

#TBT From The NFPA Archives: Dreamland Fire - May 27, 1911

A fire broke out during Memorial Day weekend just after midnight on May 27, 1911 inside a Coney Island amusement called "Hell Gate". The "Hell Gate" amusement park ride consisted of a series of channels that allowed park visitors to float through on

Registration open for SUPDET® / AUBE 2017 conference

The Fire Protection Research Foundation, an affiliate of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), announced it will co-hosting the 21st annual Suppression, Detection and Signaling Symposium (SUPDET® 2017) with the University of

#101Wednesdays: Fall prevention and grab bars coming to 2018 edition of NFPA 101

Most people probably don’t associate reviewing tub and shower installations with the typical Life Safety Code inspector; but that’s about to change. New provisions in the upcoming 2018 edition expand the Code’s scope to include

Join us at the Expo in Boston to see products and services from almost 400 exhibitors brought to life

The NFPA Conference & Expo brings to life the products and services needed to meet and maintain compliance with prevailing codes and standards in the design, construction and operation of buildings and facilities of every kind.   Be sure to