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October 21, 2016
NFPA 1: Outside Storage of Lumber at Retail and Wholesale Storage Yards, #FireCodefridays
The outdoor storage of forest products (lumber) involves many arrangements of storage, from retail lumber outlets to the large cold decks found at wood processing facilities. Storage also involves a wide range of products, from wood chips and plywood to
The Technical Committee on Building Fire and Life Safety Directors (BLF-AAA) will hold a meeting to work on a draft for NFPA 1082 –Standard for Building Fire and Life Safety Directors Professional Qualifications
The intention is that the draft will be presented to the Pro Qual Board late this year and then to the NFPA Standards Council in April, 2017 for entry into cycle for public input. The meeting will be held Tuesday through Thursday, November 8-10,
The Technical Committee on Garages and Parking Structures (GAR-AAA) will hold its First Draft Meeting for NFPA 88A
It will be held on Monday, November 7, 2016 at: NFPA Headquarters 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02169 Meeting Time: 8:00am to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern) All technical committee meetings are open to the public. NFPA 88A covers the construction
ADA National Network Learning Session, Rescheduled to October 27th, 2016. NFPA’s 2nd edition of the Emergency Evacuation Planning for People with Disabilities
General advice about major disasters says each of us will very likely need to take care of ourselves for the first 24 to 72 hours. The former chair of the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Disability Access
October 20, 2016
Automatic Sprinkler Systems (2016) Plans Review 1-Day Classroom Training
Learn a proven process for sprinkler system plans review and hydraulic calcs review in just one day with Automatic Sprinkler Systems Plans Review. Join us in Warren, New Jersey on Friday, December 2, 2016 and earn .7 CEUs. This
Fire Protection Research Foundation announces winners of the 2016 William M. Carey and Ronald K. Mengel Awards
The Fire Protection Research Foundation recently announced winners of the 2015 William M. Carey and Ronald K. Mengel awards. The award winners were selected by participants at the Foundation’s 2016 Suppression, Detection and Signaling Research and
October 19, 2016
New 1-Day Training for NFPA 25: Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
Do your responsibilities involve the inspection, testing, or maintenance of water-based fire protection systems? The 2017 edition of NFPA 25: Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems will soon be
NFPA releases papers on unmanned aerial systems, fire service data and civil unrest
Last fall, NFPA sponsored its inaugural Responder Forum in Indianapolis. Using information that was shared at the Forum, as well as follow up research that Forum attendees conducted in the ensuing months, three
This November NFPA Training brings electrical, fire alarm and signaling, and sprinkler systems classroom training to Seattle, Washington
NFPA instructors will be in the "Emerald City" of Seattle, Washington November 7-11, 2016 teaching five NFPA classes at the Courtyard Seattle Downtown/Pioneer Square. The hotel is located in what is known as Seattle's first neighborhood and is a short
Certified Sprinkler ITM Specialist (CSITMS) for Facility Managers
The NFPA Certified Sprinkler ITM Specialist (CSITMS) for Facility Managers program was created after extensive market research was conducted with facility managers from a wide range of industries. The research indicated a strong desire to have a
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