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NFPA issues guidance to government officials on fire protection and life safety systems regardless of occupancy status

Given the COVID-19 crisis, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is urging officials to ensure that fire protection and life safety systems be maintained in all commercial and multi-occupancy residential buildings; and that the

Soliciting public comments on proposed Tentative Interim Amendment to NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

The following proposed Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, is being published for public review and comment: Proposed TIA No. 1503, referencing 3.3.34.3 and A.3.3.34.3 of the proposed 2021 edition

Not Surprisingly, First Responders are Responding to Changes in a COVID-19 World

  “We have an obligation to the customers we serve … But we also have to protect our members because, if we don’t protect them, who’s going to answer the call for 911?” Phoenix Fire Captain Rob McDade told a local

Errata issued on NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 70, National Electrical Code®, and NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code

The following errata on NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems; NFPA 70, National Electrical Code®: and NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code; was issued on March 10, 2020:   NFPA 13, Errata 13-19-5, referencing

As the Public Continues to Stay Put in Response to COVID-19, the Potential for Home Cooking Fires Increases

  The public at large has been urged to stay at home, restaurants and bars are closed, and grocery stores are working diligently to keep shelves stocked. All this points to a lot more cooking in homes than usual in the weeks (or maybe even months)

COVID-19 Provides Opportunity for Elevating Your Community Risk Reduction Efforts

  In these uncertain times… I cannot count the number of times I have heard or read this phrase over the past week. Amid this COVID-19 pandemic, our world is in crisis. We face unbelievable challenges in the weeks and months ahead. We are

Soliciting public comments on proposed Tentative Interim Amendments to NFPA 13, NFPA 1006, NFPA 1192, and NFPA 1851

The following four proposed Tentative Interim Amendments (TIAs) for NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems; NFPA 1006, Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel Professional Qualifications; NFPA 1192, Standard on Recreational Vehicles;

With COVID-19 Gripping the Globe, NFPA Offers Resources for Emergency Planning, First Responder Precautions, and Fire, Life, and Electrical Safety

  As the world grapples with the unprecedented health crisis known as COVID-19 or the coronavirus, NFPA, like many organizations, is monitoring the U.S. Centers for Disease Controland Prevention and other governmental sources for COVID-19 updates

Don't Compromise Fire Safety While Responding to Coronavirus: Keep Fire Doors Operable

As incidents of the coronavirus have continued to climb in the U.S., you’d be hard-pressed to get through the past couple of weeks without hearing reports of its spread. All of this is understandably generating conversation and concern among all of

Fire and Life Safety Can’t be Compromised to Address the Coronavirus: Fire Doors Must Remain Closed

As incidents of the coronavirus have continued to climb in the U.S., you’d be hard-pressed to get through the past couple of weeks without hearing reports of its spread. All of this is understandably generating conversation and concern among all of