National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Advancements In Smoke Detectors

April 17, 2020

The updated UL 268, Standard for Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems will be in effect June 2021.

News From NFPA: Wall Penetrations And Security Equipment

April 17, 2020

Provisions added to the current edition of NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code® address wall penetrations for the installation of facility security devices in exit enclosures.

News From NFPA: Spare Sprinklers And When To Replace In Your Facility

February 20, 2020

According to NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, if a facility has a sprinkler system installed, then having a stock of spare sprinklers is required.

Fire Safety Supplies From Home Depot Pro

November 1, 2019

Here is a three-step fire safety checklist from The Home Depot to help protect facilities and occupants year-round.

Energy Storage System Standard NFPA 855 Released

September 14, 2019

For facility management and other stakeholders, National Fire Protection Association releases first comprehensive collection of criteria for the fire protection of energy storage system installations.

Fire Detection Intelligence

August 20, 2019

Current capabilities of this aspect of fire and life safety provide advanced and targeted protection.

Failure To Conduct Arc-flash Hazard Assessments Endangers Workers

May 30, 2019

A global survey on electrical safety awareness by Littlefuse found that many facilities fail to conduct arc-flash hazard assessments, exposing workers to dangerous conditions.

New Members Join NFPA Standards Council

March 21, 2019

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Board of Directors adds to its Standards Council and reappoints a current member for a one-year extension.