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3 key electrical considerations to prepare marinas for summer

Spring is right around the corner and after the winter that many of us have experienced, especially in the northern regions of this country, I know I’m not alone when I say that it can’t come soon enough! The snow will melt, the grass will

15 decontamination tips for fire departments and firefighters to reduce hazardous exposures

Attention to firefighter cancer in recent years has helped to encourage a variety of efforts aimed at reducing exposure to harmful contaminants. While cancer understandably has a way of capturing attention, it is important to note that there are

Journal NOW: How is modular construction regulated? New NFPA Journal article, video have the answer.

  In December, several NFPA staff members got together to discuss a trend that's been making headlines in the construction industry: modular construction. From hotels to high-rise residential buildings, modular construction is becoming increasingly

NFPA Live ARCHIVE: What you need to know in assessing electrical systems after a flood

Historic flooding in the Missouri River and Mississippi River basins has plagued the Midwest in recent days. While Nebraska and Iowa are seeing the worst of the flooding, still more rivers in six states at over 40 different locations have reached record

Journal NOW: New “In Compliance” addresses hazardous areas, code requirements for new fire alarm systems, and more

  Hazardous areas in buildings aren’t just those with high-hazard contents—a building’s areas, the materials stored in those areas, and the hazard of those materials are all factors in determining the level of protection according

Tentative Interim Amendments issued on NFPA 72, NFPA 291, and NFPA 1964

The NFPA Standards Council considered the issuance of a proposed Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) on NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code®; NFPA 291, Recommended Practice for Fire Flow Testing and Marking of Hydrants;

#TBT From The NFPA Archives: 1934 Tragedy of Hakodate, Japan

On March 21, 1934, the city of Hakodate, Japan was overwhelmed by a conflagration that destroyed more than half of the city’s buildings and caused the loss of more than two thousand lives. While fires and conflagrations were not unusual in the

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Participate in the development of an NFPA standard by submitting a public input

One of the most notable features about NFPA’s standards development process is that it is a full, open, consensus-based process that encourages public participation in the development of its standards. A great way for your voice to be heard is to

Now available: March 2019 issue of NFPA News, our free monthly codes and standards newsletter

The March 2019 issue of NFPA News, our free monthly codes and standards newsletter, is now available. In this issue: New project on Fire Service Analysts and Informational Technical Specialists Professional Qualifications 2019 edition of the