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Action on NFPA 520 at Technical Meeting in Chicago

During today's NFPA Technical Meeting in Chicago, the following action has taken place on NFPA 520, Standard on Subterranean Spaces 520-1 Motion to Accept Public Comment Nos. 1 and 2 failed. NFPA 520 was passed with 0 amending motions. NFPA 520 COMPLETED. Read full coverage of the NFPA Conference & Expo on our blog.

Action on NFPA 33 at Technical Meeting in Chicago

During today's NFPA Technical Meeting in Chicago, the following action has taken place on NFPA 33, Standard for Spray Application using Flammable or Combustible Materials 33-1 Motion to Accept Public Comment No. 14 failed. 33-2 Motion to Accept Public Comment Nos. 10, 11, 12 and 13 failed. NFPA 33 was passed with 0 amending motions. NFPA 33 COMPLETED. Read full coverage of the NFPA Conference & Expo on our blog.

Review the First Draft Report for NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, to submit public comments

The First Draft Report for NFPA 70, National Electrical Code®, in the Annual 2016 revision cycle is now available. Review the First Draft Report for use as background in the submission of public comments. The deadline to submit a public comment through the online submission system is September 25, 2015. The deadline for paper submittals (submissions other than the online submission system) is August 21, 2015. The First Draft Report serves as documentation of the Input Stage and is published for public review and comment. The First Draft Report contains a compilation of the First Draft of the NFPA Standard,...

Video: Jim Pauley outlines a more stakeholder-focused, digital, and global NFPA

A new vision. A new mission. A new perspective on becoming an information and knowledge organization. In President Jim Pauley’s address at the General Session at NFPA’s Conference & Expo on June 22, he described an association in transformation. He said NFPA must continually ask itself – Who are we? What do we do? How do we do it? And how can we have the greatest impact? He described a long-range strategic planning exercise that helped NFPA formulate its ideal future state. The new NFPA vision - “We are the leading global advocate for the elimination of death, injury, property...

Have you given us your thoughts on NFPA's future on our idea wall?

Have you answered Jim Pauley's questions on the idea wall outside NFPA Conference & Expo's expo hall? Come by and give us your thoughts on these questions: What does NFPA as an information and knowledge organization mean to you? What can we do for you and with you to move us closer to our vision of eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards? You can also just give us any suggestions or comments you may have, so come on by!

Check out the activity on day 2 of the NFPA Conference & Expo in Chicago

Visit the NFPA Conference & Expo blog for the latest updates from Chicago. More than 65 education on tap for today, and our Expo - featuring more than 330 exhibitors - is now open for the day!

2015 NFPA Conference keynote speakers share the inspiration behind their inspiring disaster relief organizations

Members of Team Rubicon provide aid in the aftermath of a devastating 2013 typhoon in the Philippines. The leaders of three new and innovative disaster relief organizations were the featured keynote speakers at the 2015 NFPA Conference & Expo general session today in Chicago. All three organizations, Reaction, Recovers.org, and Team Rubicon, are different in approach, yet each is effective and inspiring in its methods. Using slideshow photos and engaging stories, the speakers told of the founding of their respective organizations and how, through the use of technology and human spirit, they are saving lives and helping communities recover from...

The high stakes of fire protection in air traffic control towers at today's NFPA Conference & Expo in Chicago

Brian Papagni of the FAA (left) and David Clark of Protection Engineers LLC, present Monday morning at the NFPA Conference & Expo in Chicago. Even when you're in a plane taxiing on the runway, air traffic control towers are probably nowhere near the forefront of your mind—not so for Brian Papagni and David Clark. Clark, an engineer at Protection Engineers LLC, and Papagni, a safety manager at the Federal Aviation Administration, kicked-off today's NFPA Conference & Expo education session lineup with a broad discussion on the unique challenges these towers present to fire protection engineers. Factors such as delayed egress...

President Jim Pauley sets new course for NFPA as an information and knowledge association

In his first official remarks to attendees at the NFPA Conference & Expo in Chicago, President Jim Pauley shared examples – historically, globally, and locally – of how NFPA and its members have been at the forefront of fire and life safety for nearly 120 years. But as times changes, he said, with new safety challenges, NFPA needs to continually ask itself – Who are we? What do we do? How do we do it? And how can we have the greatest impact? Mr. Pauley described a long-range strategic planning effort that helped the association identify its “end point”. “Through...

NFPA Chair Ernest Grant: "We want to make sure it's as easy as possible for you to work with us."

“You use the codes, you enforce the codes, you carry our message. You keep people safe and you save lives.” With those words, NFPA Chair Ernest Grant, welcomed attendees to the Opening Session, and expressed his appreciation for their collective work to make the world safer. “We are proud to support you in that effort by providing you with the latest information and resources,” he said. “We are grateful for that but also want to make sure we are making it as easy as possible for you to work with us now and into the future.” Mr. Grant, a burn...