National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)'s Blog, page 223

Forbes, NFPA and emerging leaders agree – data is the backbone of business today

This spring, right about the time that NFPA was ushering in its inaugural crop of data analytics interns, Forbes Magazine came out with its list of Best Jobs in 2016. Topping the list was data science, proving that businesses recognize the importance of

NFPA 1: Occupant load vs egress capacity, why these numbers are so important to our safety, #FireCodeFridays

Yesterday, NFPA's Nicole Comeau wrote a fantastic post about assembly occupancies, the dangers of crowds and the importance of enforcing fire and life safety codes at these venues.  Thanks, Nicole!   Let's talk about the Code requirements

So how many people can fit in a venue? Campaign and other events underscore the importance of fire code adherence

  Last week, presidential candidate Donald Trump criticized fire marshals in a few states for upholding occupancy requirements at campaign events. The story created a bit of a buzz but also an opportunity for a refresher on why these requirements,

Forbes, NFPA and emerging leaders agree – data is the backbone of business today

This spring, right about the time that NFPA was ushering in its inaugural crop of data analytics interns, Forbes Magazine came out with its list of Best Jobs in 2016. Topping the list was data science, proving that businesses recognize the importance of

#TBT from the NFPA Archives: Break in the ten inch high pressure water main, San Francisco, 1913

From the NFPA Quarterly, v. 7, no. 1 “A contractor was clearing out and excavating an old vacant lot which had not been used since the fire of 1906.  The street was held back by an old brick retaining wall.  When he began excavating

Review the Second Draft Reports for 36 NFPA Standards in the Fall 2016 revision cycle

The Second Draft Reports for 36 NFPA Standards in the Fall 2016 revision cycle are available with a deadline to submit a Notice of Intent to Make a Motion (NITMAM) of August 22, 2016.   Some of these proposed Standards with Second Draft Reports

New safety app highlighted in latest edition of NFPA's Fire Sprinkler Initiative newsletter

Anti-fireworks taskforce in California uses drone to scope out illegal fireworks

The Rialto, California fire and police departments used a drone this past 4th of July holiday to stop illegal firework use. This was the first year that the San Bernardino County community utilized a drone to identify where the sources of fireworks were

NFPA 1: Fire Department Access (Part #2), #FireCodefridays

A few weeks ago I wrote about the specifications of constructing fire department access roads, which included dimensional details from NFPA 1, Fire Code, Section 18.2.3.4 such as width, vertical clearance, surface, turning radius, grade and dead ends.

Picturesque setting for “the A-Team”, “24” and other shows falls victim to real-life destruction of sand fire

The Los Angeles Times reports that Sable Ranch, an idyllic ranch setting often used for TV shows, films, and reality programs has been devastated by a massive sand fire.  Popular with producers and entertainment industry scouts, the ranch sits on