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NFPA hosts inaugural Electrical Workshop in Mexico City

  Getting codes adopted and enforced by AHJs can be a long, uphill battle that leads to many mutual benefits. We often get a better understanding of the practical and actionable information needed by the enforcer community in the process. And yet as

NFPA 1300 can help fire and emergency services demonstrate that community risk reduction works

The article "Proving Risk Reduction Works: The Case in Point" by Mark Chubb of the IAFC describes the challenge facing fire and emergency services to prove the effectiveness of community risk reduction efforts. Chubb illustrates a case study that is

The regulatory crack has closed: FDA is now regulating E-cigarettes

E-cigarettes have become increasingly common. In Richard Campbell’s April 2016 NFPA report, Electronic Cigarette Explosions and Fires: The 2015 Experience, he referenced a statistic from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: “12.6%

As holiday shopping kicks into high gear, NFPA issues lithium ion battery safety tip sheet for consumers

Chances are there is someone on your holiday shopping list that has requested a device, toy, tool or new technology that contains lithium ion batteries. To help the public take care when using smart phones, laptops, scooters, remote control

NFPA announces 68,085 U.S. firefighter injuries in latest report, reflecting third lowest injury rate since 1981

We've just released the latest edition of our “U.S. Firefighter Injuries” report, which highlights data on injuries sustained by firefighters on duty in 2015.  There were 68,085 U.S. firefighter injuries in 2015. While this number

Outlets, organizations and individuals cast a spotlight on makerspace safety

Image: Jim Wilson/The New York Times   When tragedy strikes, many feel compelled to help. We are human. We hear about tragic events like the recent fires in Oakland, Boston and Tennessee and we feel pain. So we look for ways to help others through

NFPA offers energy storage systems safety resources and training for fire service

As the world continues its shift towards renewable energy generation, Energy Storage Systems (ESS) are rapidly becoming a reality across the globe. ESS capture energy for use at a later time and convert the energy for more convenient or economical

NFPA supports AHJs with training on newly adopted California Electrical Code

  Last week NFPA Regional Electrical Code Specialist Jeff Sargent and I completed our two-week tour of California to provide a one-day program for AHJs (Authorities Having Jurisdiction) across several cities in northern California on the

NEW! NFPA 58 LP-Gas Code Handbook, 2017 Edition

Eric Nette is a new NFPA code handbook author! The new edition of LP-Gas Code Handbook is chock-full of new features and new art.                Congratulations, Eric! 58 Handbook Team

2020 National Electrical Code Cycle

NEC Processing Schedule Process Step Date Public Input Closing Date September 7, 2017 Dates of first draft meeting January 8-20, 2018 Posting of first draft and panel ballot March 9, 2018 Final date for receipt of first draft ballots March 23,