National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)'s Blog, page 63

How Do I Maintain My Smoke Detector?

So, your building has a smoke detector in it and you are wondering what is required as far as inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) to ensure that it is kept in working order to keep the occupants safe and protect your property.  Lets spend a

Amanda Kimball Selected as SFPE Fellow

NFPA is proud to announce that Amanda Kimball, executive director of the Fire Protection Research Foundation (the research affiliate of NFPA), has been selected as a fellow at the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE). SFPE fellowship reflects a

Preparing Facilities and their Electrical Systems Ahead of Extreme Weather

With the height of hurricane season upon us and with nearly 50 active large wildfires currently burning across the U.S., as a facility manager, how prepared is your building for a natural disaster? Whether it’s extreme weather or a manmade hazard,

NEC Online Training Series consistent with the 2020 edition; features grounding, bonding, motors and HVAC equipment

The way people work and learn has changed considerably in recent years, and particularly, in the months since COVID-19 took hold in the United States. NFPA has been following this trend for years and mobilizing to meet distance learning demands in a

Massive Fire Engulfs Home of Cooking Show Star Rachel Ray and Family; Local Officials Say Home Fire Sprinklers Would Have Made a Difference

A huge fire engulfed the upstate New York home of television host and celebrity cook, Rachel Ray, causing massive damage to the second floor and destroying the roof of the mansion. According to news sources, the house, situated in New York State’s

Baltimore Explosion Kills Two, Injures Dozens and Highlights a Need for Fuel Gas Detection

  Yesterday morning, an explosion, most likely involving natural gas, ripped through three rowhouses in northwest Baltimore, leaving two dead and seven more transported to hospitals. The blast occurred on the 4-year anniversary of another Maryland

What Lies Beneath the Water: Electric Shock Drowning Takes More Lives

It is common knowledge that electric shock itself has the potential to cause death. When it comes to electric shock drowning (ESD), electrical shock in the way we might normally think of it, such as stopping your heart from beating, is not necessarily

NFPA Standards Council Agenda and Hearings Schedule for the August 2020 Meeting Now Available

The NFPA Standards Council will be meeting on August 10-13, 2020 by video conference (daily sessions from 10 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. EST until conclusion of meeting).  At this meeting, some of the topics the Council will address include:   An

Building and Life Safety: Requirements for Emergency Egress Drills

  It's back to school time. But, what back to school will look like in 2020 will be unlike anything in the past.  Currently, communities are facing unprecedented challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic causing educators, administrators, public

Review the First Draft Reports to submit comments on 11 of the Emergency Response and Responder Safety (ERRS) Standards in a custom Annual 2021 revision cycle

The First Draft Reports for 11 of the NFPA Emergency Response and Responder Safety (ERRS) Standards in a custom Annual 2021 revision schedule are available. Review the First Draft Reports for use as background in the submission of public comments.