Fire codes do not normally signify a sea change in the fire industry, but this year may be different. NFPA 2010 contains major changes having to do with mass notification. The new code will be ...

The construction industry refers to the IBC model building codes and NFPA 80 and 101 guidelines for the correct and code-approved applications of fire-rated assemblies. Unfortunately, code confusion ...

May’s column generated some questions regarding NFPA 72, the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, under review. If your question isn’t answered here, don’t despair. There will be plenty of time to ...

QUINCY, Mass.—The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has announced a major update to its digital platform NFPA LiNK, which provides access to the organization’s vast codes and standards ...

NFPA 1-2018 contains a new chapter on marijuana growing, processing or extraction facilities and another new chapter on cleaning and purging of flammable gas piping systems. Nov 29, 2017 The 2018 NFPA ...

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has released its 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC) in digital format. It is available as a PDF and through the National Fire Codes Subscription ...

In recent weeks, massive building under construction fires have occurred in Las Vegas, Nev., Dallas, Tex., and Everett, Wash., underscoring NFPA research which shows an average of 3,840 fires in ...

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) launched A Code for Every Moment, one of the most significant public awareness campaigns in its more than 125-year history, to educate the public and ...

The following code review is based on the 2009 NFPA Handbook, the 2009 edition of the Life Safety Code (NFPA-101) and the 2005 edition of the Standard for Health Care Facilities (NFPA-99). These ...

April 11, 2017—An alternative to traditional housing options, tiny homes are growing in popularity. These permanent dwellings, known for their small size and economical living costs, are cropping up ...

The National Fire Protection Association recently launched a new Sparky the Fire Dog® game to help children learn about the importance of fire safety. The game, "Crack the Code," is now available free ...