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NFPA Journal examines how NFPA codes and standards address the testing of backflow preventers

In the January/February issue of NFPA Journal®, columnist Russell P. Fleming examines backflow prevention devices, which are often used when sprinkler systems are connected to nonpotable public water supplies. These devices prevent the reverse flow

NFPA President James Shannon highlights new Enforcer Funding Program in latest edition of NFPA Journal

In the January/February issue of NFPA Journal®, NFPA President James Shannon discusses NFPA's Enforcer Funding Program, which reimburses a portion of travel and lodging expenses  for attendance  at technical committee meetings for members

New chart from the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition showcases speed of today's home fires

Errata issued on NFPA 70, National Electrical Code

NFPA has issued the following errata on NFPA 70, National Electrical Code®: NFPA 70, Errata 70-17-1, referencing 300.4, Informational Note, and Table 310.104(A) of the 2017 edition, issued 9/29/2016 An errata is a correction issued to an NFPA

Meet CMS requirements in health care with valuable code sets for fire protection and electrical systems.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the adoption of the 2012 NFPA 101: Life Safety Code and the 2012 NFPA 99: Health Care Facilities Code in May 2016 when they published the Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Fire Safety

NFPA 1: Fire Code requirements for haunted houses, #FireCodeFridays

Whether we are ready or not, fall is here in full force.  A common fixture in the fall is the haunted house. Large or small, permanent or temporary, professional or amateur, haunted houses are popping up everywhere. Unfortunately, haunted houses can

Most home fires result from five general causes

It may be hard to believe, but NFPA's latest report on Home Structure Fires shows that in 2010-2014, five general fire causes accounted for 84% of reported home fires, 91% of home fire deaths, and 82% of home fire injuries. Cooking equipment was the

Following statement from sprinkler opponent that "nobody is dying in new homes," child dies from fire in home built just months ago

When should fire departments let go of life safety rope?

  Should there be a requirement for the maximum number of years life safety rope is used? If so, what should the retirement age for such rope be? Share your thoughts and insights with the Technical Committee on NFPA 1858, Standard on Selection,

#TBT from the NFPA Archives: fire at Baltimore railroad terminal, 1922

The photo, taken at the height of the fire, shows the grain elevator where the fire started, and a nearby warehouse.  Both structures were destroyed.   From the NFPA Quarterly v. 16, no. 2, 1922 "Lightning hit Elevator "B" at about 5:30 P.M.