Learn the elements of a life safety evaluation for sports arenas, stadiums, and grounds including systems, plans, and other considerations.
Learn the NFPA model code requirements for maintaining fire safety in churches, mosques, synagogues, and other houses of worship.
Sufficient pressure is vital for working fire sprinklers. But how much sprinkler water pressure is enough? Learn the physics and NFPA rules.
Learn when to contact your authority having jurisdiction—including for building permits, impairments, licenses, and other technical questions.
A fire inspection checklist to assess your business—and get ready for that fire marshal inspection In 2016, the city of Oakland, California, experienced the deadliest building fire since 1906. This incident occurred in a large … Read more
Learn the school fire safety requirements outlined in NFPA model codes One of the greatest fire tragedies in U.S. history happened in a school. The year was 1958, and the building lacked the fire protection … Read more
The 2020 Fire Code of New York State is now the law The 2020 edition of the New York state fire code took effect on May 12. The new code strengthens some existing requirements and … Read more
Learn how to develop or update emergency operations plans to deal with the coronavirus pandemic—plus why fire safety remains a priority.
Learn the NFPA systems and essential fire safety guidelines for hospitals and other medical facilities A 2013 study published in the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia concluded that “Fire happens with alarming frequency and [with] potentially … Read more
New technology spurs new requirements in the latest edition of NFPA’s inspection, testing, and maintenance standard The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) refers to its standards as living documents, continuously adding new ways to keep … Read more
