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NFPA wins six 2021 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards for its training programs

NFPA won six coveted Brandon Hall Group [Gold/Silver/Bronze] awards for excellence in the “Certification Program, Advanced Custom Content, and Best Use of Virtual Worlds for Learning” categories. The 2021 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards are bestowed upon organizations that excel in learning and development, talent management, leadership development, talent acquisition, human resources,...



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Don’t Forget to Register for the 17th SUPDET/AUBE Conference

In less than three weeks, authors from around the world including Sebastian Festag, Lance Ruittiman, Wendy Gifford, and Chris Jelenwicz will be discussing the latest studies, technology, and applications of smoke detection and suppression at the 17th SUPDET/AUBE conference.
This conference will take place September 21-23 as a hybrid event with both in-person presentations at the University of...



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Modifications To Existing Sprinkler Systems

With many businesses rethinking how their office spaces will be utilized post-pandemic, a significant number will likely undergo renovations or redesigns. Add this to regular tenant fit outs, including shell space in newly constructed buildings, and there are sure to be thousands of existing sprinkler systems  requiring modifications to adequately protect redesigned spaces. This often raises the...



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Research Foundation webinar on “Cybersecurity for Fire Protection Systems: A Panel Discussion”

The next Fire Protection Research Foundation webinar will be a panel discussion on the topic of cybersecurity for fire protection systems. Fire protection systems are increasingly networked to building control systems (BCS), Internet of Things (IoT), and other platforms that are, by design or oversight, exposed to the public-facing Internet. This emerging environment exposes fire protection...



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What to do if your home insurance is not renewed: up-to-date information for California policyholders

For many homeowners, choosing and purchasing property insurance is often a “set it and forget it” scenario. Federally-backed mortgage loans require homebuyers to purchase insurance, but how many homebuyers shop around for the best deal, discuss coverage details with an insurance agent, or think about looking for a new carrier after 5, 10, or 20 years? Dramatic, frequent, and increasing property...



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September is National Preparedness Month: Is Your Community Ready to Respond to a Severe Weather Event or Emergency?

While the warmer months of the year signal a time when we can indulge in vacations, beach days, and outdoor activities, the summer and fall are also when hurricanes, thunderstorms, wildfires, and other natural disasters make their impressive mark across many areas of the U.S. often disrupting the rhythm of our daily lives. If you've seen the news lately, you’re aware of another record year...



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NFPA to host joint informational webinar on September 8 with Saudi Arabia HCIS about new licensing requirements

NFPA, in collaboration with the Saudi Arabian High Commission for Industrial Security (HCIS), will host a one-hour HCIS Licensing Requirements Informational Session webinar on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 7:00 a.m. (EDT). All fire protection contractors and consultants falling under the jurisdiction of HCIS license renewal requirements are encouraged to attend. Register for the HCIS Licensing...



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Means of Egress with NFPA 130

NFPA 130 is the Standard for Fixed Guideway Transit and Passenger Rail Systems. It contains requirements for train stations, subway stations, the trains or subway cars themselves, and the tracks or paths these vehicles travel on. While NFPA 130 covers a wide array of topics this blog is going to concentrate on the unique means of egress requirements for fixed guideway transit and passenger rail...



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Finding Your “Why” for Working Safely Around Electricity

I could have been a statistic. I should have been a statistic. Looking in the mirror through the eyes of a young electrician, I was invincible. Now reflecting through the eyes of a more experienced electrician, I know that I was not invincible – I was lucky. Maybe the decision to hold cardboard inside live switchgear to deflect metal shavings from hitting the bus, while my coworker drilled out...



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A Better Understanding of NFPA 70E: My Encounter with Electric Shock Hazards

How many times have you escaped death? That may seem like a weird question but if you are involved with the installation, repair or maintenance of electrical equipment the answer is most likely not zero. Even if you are not actively involved with these activities many of you will also not have zero as the answer if you have used electrical equipment. The near-death experience I am talking about...



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