Technical Articles
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has published these technical articles:
(Fire Detection and Suppression)
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On April 21, 1930, the Ohio State Penitentiary fire killed over 300 people...
(Fire Detection and Suppression)
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The Life Safety Code is not an accessibility code. Accessibility for persons with disabilities is addressed by other laws and regulations, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. However, the...
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At NFPA, we receive a lot of questions about health care occupancies. In particular, one area that I receive frequent questions about is the application of means of egress requirements in health care...
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Protection of vertical openings is a subject about which we receive a fair number of questions here at NFPA. In general, floors need to provide a smoke-resistant barrier between stories in a building...
(Calibration Instruments, Standards and Reference Sources)
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Winter doesn't officially start for another couple weeks, but looking out the window here in New England and many other parts of the country tells a different story. Snow is covering the ground, and...
(Safety and Personal Protective Equipment)
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3D printing is now being used to construct full-sized houses, offices, and other buildings. As the industry gears up for a rapid expansion, guidance is needed to ensure these structures are safe....
(Electrical Distribution and Protection)
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It would be surprising to meet someone who did not know that contact with electricity can be fatal. Yet, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, since 2003 there has been an annual average of 186...
(Calibration Instruments, Standards and Reference Sources)
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The 1980-1992 data from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) National Traumatic Occupational Fatalities Report (May 1998) shows a high of 582 electrical contact fatalities...
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Australia has been battered by wildfires over the past two months and conditions are not improving. As of January 2, approximately 5.9 million hectares (22,780 square miles) have burned across mainly...
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Designing a fire protection system for an airport terminal building using standards such as NFPA 13 and NFPA 415...
(Safety and Personal Protective Equipment)
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Reinforcing associated requirements and guidelines, this new resource works to help code officials, AHJs, business owners, and facility managers ensure that tents are used properly and safely in their...
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Forty years ago, a small town in the Canadian province of Quebec became the site of a fire that killed scores. A new book examines the lasting impact that fire had on that tiny, insular community....
(Education and Training)
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Our conversation covered the importance of preparing health care facilities for situations involving active shooters, some of the challenges involved with the training, and measures health care...
(Fire Detection and Suppression)
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Wildfires continue to be a problem in the United States and abroad. According to the California Department of Insurance, the Camp Fire of November 2018 cost somewhere in the vicinity of $8.5 billion...
(Calibration Instruments, Standards and Reference Sources)
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Creating effective emergency management programs for hospitals...
(Calibration Instruments, Standards and Reference Sources)
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Augusta, Georgia, embarks on a yearlong journey to implement NFPA 3000 and prepare for active shooter events...
(Electrical Distribution and Protection)
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It's no secret that NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) is aimed at saving lives. There are requirements throughout the document that are specifically included to prevent shock and electrical...
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Door Position Messaging Strategies
Implications for Detection and Notification...
(Electrical, Optical, and Specialty Materials)
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Two important areas that were subject to changes in the latest NEC were electric vehicles (EVs), as well as marinas and boatyards. Both of these topics have generated a great deal of activity in...
(Electrical and Electronic Test Equipment)
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NFPA has developed a new NFPA 70B fact sheet that explains its purpose and highlights its relationship to related codes and standards. It also points out key chapters and the value of an effective...
(Education and Training)
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Use the Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem PowerPoint deck (ppt) when making presentations or engaging in conversation with staff, your peers, colleagues, and other industry professionals with whom you...
(Trade and Standards Organizations)
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Emergencies occur in health care facilities in a variety of different forms. Natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, or blizzards; or technological disasters such as loss of computers, loss...
(Calibration Instruments, Standards and Reference Sources)
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Code compliance means using the entire code-not just a piece of it...
(Education and Training)
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Fact sheet - Download this fact sheet (PDF) to learn more about NFPA and the Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem....
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A proposal to allow bulk shipments of LNG on US railroads has sparked criticism and raised concerns among first responders. How should the safety community prepare?...
(Photovoltaic (PV) and Solar Energy)
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There are a number of things to consider when installing a PV system on the roof of a building, but perhaps the most popular topic for questions has to do with the required pathways....
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How can everyone ensure a festive, fire-safe Thanksgiving with the people we care about most?...
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The hazards that firefighters face on the job continue to expand. In recent years, responders have been asked to learn more about handling incidents involving energy storage systems (ESS), alternative...
(Trade and Standards Organizations)
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The Technical Questions Service is free with your NFPA Membership. Our Technical Questions Service provides a convenient way to receive timely and consistent technical assistance when you need to know...
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Fast-burning modern furniture make home fire sprinklers vital...
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Durable medical equipment (DME) is the term used for medical equipment that patients use in the home to maintain optimal health. In recent years, there has been a paradigm shift in health care placing...
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Will the historic Australian bushfires be a catalyst for change? One activist is hopeful....
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Play it safe and send your Christmas tree packing: Nearly one-third of Christmas tree fires occur in January...
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As home fire sprinkler adoption continues to be debated in many states, there remains much misinformation about the effectiveness and benefits of home fire sprinklers. But NFPA and like-minded...
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Lately there has been discussion about the topic of recertification in the fire service in some industry publications, and there seems to be some confusion or misperceptions about our recent activity....
(Calibration Instruments, Standards and Reference Sources)
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An ambitious new international research project seeks key wildfire answers...
(Technical Publications and Standards)
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Oxygen reduction (or hypoxic) systems are being used in warehouse facilities as an alternative to sprinkler protection....
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Why did it happen? How do we prevent future tragedies? While we don't know yet why it happened, we do know that benchmarks exist to prevent loss of life and property in the health care environment....
(Calibration Instruments, Standards and Reference Sources)
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What are suspended or floor mounted vertical obstructions?...
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Glittering decorations, holiday meals and treats, enjoying the warmth of home on a wintry day - these are hallmarks of the holiday season. However, these traditions and festivities also present an...
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The importance of the Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem heading into 2020 and why our fire code is critical to its success....
(Calibration Instruments, Standards and Reference Sources)
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How much electrical safety training do you need? More than you might think....
(HVAC Maintenance and Repair)
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As new refrigerants are phased in, there are new hazards that emergency responders need to be aware of in order to adjust response tactics. It is essential that emergency response and preparedness is...
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Experts from a range of fields are coming together to find new approaches to the wildfire problem...