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NFPA 1: Where are standpipes required? #FireCodefridays

Standpipe systems are fixed piping systems with associated equipment that transports water from a reliable water supply to designated areas of buildings. Such systems are typically provided in tall and large-area buildings.  These systems can

How can the 110 decibel maximum at minimum hearing distance be accommodated in loud environments where the ambient exceeds 95 decibels?

  In my recent NFPA® Live I discussed the selection and location of audible fire alarm appliances to help meet the audibility requirements of NFPA 72®, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code®, 2019 edition. Participants learned

NFPA and University of New Mexico explore use cases for sensors that will improve fire ground safety

Despite advances in various areas of science and technology, the act of firefighting is inherently dangerous. Over the past 10 years, an average of 81 U.S. firefighters have died each year in the line of duty, with nearly 30,000 injured during that span.

NFPA Standards Council Considers Issuance of Six Proposed Tentative Interim Amendments (TIAs)

At its April 2019 meeting, the NFPA Standards Council considered the issuance of several proposed Tentative Interim Amendments (TIAs). The following six TIAs on NFPA NFPA 31, NFPA 58, NFPA 130, NFPA 291, and NFPA 1994 were

Some one year perspective on NFPA 3000, the world's first active shooter standard

One year ago this week, NFPA released NFPA 3000TM (PS), Standard for an Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response (ASHER) Program – the world’s first guidance to help communities establish unified mass casualty preparedness, response, and

Submit RFP proposals for the development of flexible, extensible ITM data exchange model by May 31

  Many NFPA codes and standards establish minimum frequencies for periodic inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) for fire protection systems, including for example, NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based

#TBT From The NFPA Archives: Dangers of Overloaded Wiring

Since May is National Electrical Safety Month, we thought we would look back at some of NFPA’s historic messaging. Pictured above is a classic public service advertisement from 1955 declaring the dangers of frayed electrical cords and overloaded

Understanding Design Considerations for Electrical Systems in Residential Buildings

What goes into the design of the electrical system in a residential building? The answer to this varies with the complexity of the installation. A single family home has less to consider than a large multi-family apartment complex with common areas and

Register for FREE NFPA active shooter program in June; benefit from real-world insights and unified command guidance

NFPA will be conducting a FREE active shooter/hostile event program for emergency managers, policymakers, fire, police, EMS, school officials, and facility managers in San Antonio, Texas on Tuesday, June 18. Attendees will enjoy a half-day public session

Navigating a Tricky Electrical Safety Training Landscape: 5 Things About NFPA 70E Training That Can Help

Employee safety training usually isn’t the first thing that a CEO or business owner thinks about when he/she wakes up in the morning. However, it can often be the difference between business as usual, staring down millions of dollars in OSHA