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In the June issue of NFPA News: standards showcase, tech session agenda, comments sought on a new project on fire control of structures based upon fire dynamics, and more...

The June issue of NFPA News, our codes and standards newsletter, is now available. In this issue: Standards Showcase being held on June 23 NFPA Technical Meeting (Tech Session) agenda Errata issued on NFPA 1, 241, and 400 New project on fire control of structures based upon fire dynamics Review of upcoming changes to NFPA 13 Discussion of three proposed changes to NFPA 72 Research and Analysis Reports Committees soliciting public input Committees seeking members Committee meetings calendar Subscribe today! NFPA News is a free newsletter, and includes special announcements, notification of public input and comment closing dates, requests for...

NFPA 11 Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam to be presented for action at 2015 Conference & Expo

The 2016 edition of NFPA 11 Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam will be presented for action during the 2015 NFPA Technical Meeting, which will take place during the Conference and Expo in Chicago on June 22-25. In total, fifteen amending motions have been certified for this document. If pursued, amending motions 11-1 through 11-14 will seek to accept public comments related to self-expanding foam systems, which are not currently addressed by NFPA 11. If the motion passes, the scope of the standard will be expanded to incorporate requirements for this new technology. If pursued, amending motion 11-15 will...

Fun things to do in Chicago

While you prepare your agenda for NFPA’s C&E, you may have a little downtime to get out of the hotel and enjoy the great city of Chicago. If you do, here are some recommendations for taking in some of the city’s best attractions: Millennium Park: Millennium Park is a 24.5 acre space Millennium Park showcasing cutting-edge art, architecture and landscaping, and serves as a backdrop for concerts and festivals. The park is located in the Loop Community area of Chicago. Brookfield Zoo: Also known as the Chicago Zoological Park, the zoo located in the Chicago suburb of Brookfield, Illinois. Encompassing...

Father makes emotional plea for sprinkler bill following daughter's fire death

It's a living nightmare that Jeffrey Block doesn't want repeated. The Connecticut resident said an emotional goodbye to his 21-year-old daughter, Eva, in January 2012 after she and two others died in an off-campus house fire near Marist College in New York. A vibrant collegiate with a penchant for dancing and reading, Eva's zest for life was remembered at her funeral. "She wouldn't want us to be sad," Block told a Connecticut newspaper in 2012. Three years later, the mourning process continues. Amid a tearful remembrance of Eva that he shared recently with a Connecticut news station, Block brought back...

Addressing Ammonium Nitrate in NFPA 400, Hazardous Materials Code

Nancy Pearce, NFPA's Senior Fire Protection Engineer, Industrial & Chemical Engineer, Hazardous Chemicals/Materials, sits down to talk about the code making process for NFPA 400. Nancy takes us from the day of the West Fertilizer Company explosion to where the Code stands today. To learn more about the changes to NFPA 400, read the article in NFPA Journal and then check out the education session that will be presented at NFPA Conference & Expo at McCormick Place, Chicago. T33 Addressing Ammonium Nitrate in NFPA 400, Hazardous Materials Code will be held Tuesday, June 23, 2015 from 11:00 am to 12:30...

NFPA issues errata on NFPA 68, 85, and 241

NFPA has issued the following errata on NFPA 68, Standard on Explosion Protection by Deflagration Venting, NFPA 85, Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code, and NFPA 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations: NFPA 68, Errata 68-13-1, referencing 8.2.5 of the 2013 edition, issued: June 4, 2015 NFPA 85, Errata 85-15-1, referencing 9.4.6.13.1 of the 2015 edition, issued: June 4, 2015 NFPA 241, Errata 241-13-1, referencing 7.8, of the 2013 edition, issued: June 1, 2015 An errata is a correction issued to an NFPA Standard, published in NFPA News, Codes Online, and included in any further distribution of...

The latest news from NFPA Journal

There's a lot going on at NFPA these days, and you'll find out all about it in NFPA Journal's "In a Flash," a roundup of news NFPA members will find useful. “Pondering the Puzzle” will tell you everything you need to know about the process of choosing the education sessions to be presented at the NFPA Conference & Expo later this month. The annual treasurer’s report will give you a glimpse of NFPA’s current financial position. “Radio Free Journal” introduces NFPA Journal’s new monthly podcasts focusing on hot topics in fire and life safety, hosted by NFPA Journal staff writer...

A review of upcoming changes to the 2016 edition of NFPA 13

Matt Klaus, principal fire protection engineer at NFPA, gives five quick changes to the 2016 edition of NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. Visit the recent article in NFPA Journal to learn more about the changes and why they are being made. In addition, the following topics will be addressed at the 2015 NFPA Conference & Expo at McCormick Place in Chicago, June 22-25, 2015. Sessions include: NFPA 13–2016, Installation of Sprinkler Systems, Changes (Panel 1 of 3) Monday, June 22, 9:30–10:30 a.m. Matt Klaus, NFPA; Russell Leavitt, Telgian Corporation; Ken Linder, Swiss Re Sprinkler Technology for...

Expert talks outdated federal regulation of flammable and combustible liquids in the latest issue of NFPA Journal

Storing and transporting flammable and combustible liquids is a high-stakes endeavor for life safety and environmental protection. However, many of the codes and standards in this area used by federal government agencies are outdated and deficient, according to David Nugent, who has worked in the field of industrial fire protection for more than 30 years. Nugent shares his thoughts on this issue, as well as the formation of a new group called the Industrial Packaging Safety Alliance, in the latest "Perspectives" feature in the May/June issue of NFPA Journal. As Nugent explains in the article, the Occupational Safety and Health...

NFPA is hiring Senior Project Manager in Communications division

Do you want to make a difference? We have a great opportunity for a Senior Communications Manager to manage the public relations activities for the Association. This person will be responsible for developing communication strategies and providing communications support to expand the influence of the National Fire Protection Association. Principle responsibilities also include; Develops and implements short- and long-term public relations activities, strategies and programs for NFPA. Actively participates in media relations, including strategic planning, targeted pitching and relationship building within numerous media contact groups. Advises and supports outside professional consultants and manages external consultant contracts. Identifies potential for and...