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Reception and Awards Honor Outstanding Service of National Electrical Code Committee Members

A reception, dinner, and awards night was held Tuesday night at NFPA Conference & Expo in San Antonio, meant to congratulate and thank several National Electrical Code committee members for their outstanding service. First up, the newest NEC Quarter

NFPA President Jim Pauley and Chairman of the Board Keith Williams open NFPA Conference & Expo 2019 with Remarks on Making the World Safer at General Session

It’s always such an exciting time of year when the NFPA Conference & Expo gets kicked off, and this year is no different. Opening General Session typically starts us off, and it’s where we get to hear from NFPA President Jim Pauley as

Stars at Night Awards Dinner Honors Thirteen with the Highest Recognitions Bestowed by NFPA for Significant Time and Effort in Reducing Risk in Our World

Last night, a very special evening was held here in San Antonio as NFPA Conference & Expo gets underway. The NFPA Board of Directors, our Standards Council and members of the NFPA staff gathered to recognize thirteen incredible individuals in seven

Journal NOW: What is CRR and what's happening at C&E related to CRR?

Have you ever wondered what community risk reduction, or CRR, is? Well, you're not alone.   "Many different people have many different definitions of community risk reduction," Karen Berard-Reed, a community risk reduction strategist at NFPA, says

NFPA Conference & Expo 2019 kicks off in San Antonio, Texas

Our attendees have arrived, exhibitors have set up, our presenters are standing by, and we're gearing up to make the next few days as interesting and impactful as possible for the fire and life safety professionals who have gathered here in San Antonio,

Sprinkler Protection Guidance for Lithium-Ion Based Energy Storage Systems

In recent years, there has been a marked increase in the deployment of lithium ion batteries in energy storage systems (ESS) in commercial occupancies.  Local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) along with the ESS integrators and installers are

Preview of Fire Code Related Activities at Next Week’s NFPA Conference & Expo, #FireCodefridays

In Texas, the State Fire Marshal's Office has adopted the 2015 editions of both NFPA 101 and NFPA 1, with some noted exceptions. From their website, “The Life Safety Code® determines the design, construction and operation of occupied

#TBT From The NFPA Archives: Canfield Hotel Fire on 6/9/1946

On June 9th, 1946 a fire at the Canfield Hotel in Dubuque, Iowa captured national attention when 19 people died and 20 others were injured.   The Canfield Hotel consisted of two buildings: the original four story brick joisted section and the six

NFPA lanzó hoy su más reciente certificación y la primera en español, la Certificación de Especialistas en Inspección, Prueba y Mantenimiento de Sistemas de Rociadores (CEIPMSR)

Cuando los sistemas de protección contra incendios a base de agua funcionan correctamente, reducen significativamente la probabilidad de pérdida de vida y lesiones en caso de un incendio. Como tal, es crítico que las personas

A Better Understanding of NFPA 70E: Operation of a light switch and the need for personal protective equipment (PPE)

Talk about stirring up a hornet nest. A few blogs ago, the most frequently asked question was discussed. That blog concluded by stating: I will only provide one answer in order to ensure protection of your employee. That answer is; yes, PPE is