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May/June 2010

May/June 2010		  

COVER STORY

'Capital of the New World'
An insider’s tour of the fire protection systems at CityCenter, the colossal new development on the Vegas Strip.
Scott Sutherland

from the magazine

FEATURES

NEC Goes Green
An overview of proposed provisions to the NEC that address renewable- energy technology.
Michael Johnston

Ed Sessions Sneak Preview
An opinionated guide to some of the more intriguing education sessions at this year’s NFPA Conference & Expo.
Fred Durso, Jr.

Lessons Learned From The Monte Carlo Fire
Following a 2008 blaze at the resort and casino, Las Vegas fire and building officials implement new safeguards they hope will benefit the entire Strip.
Fred Durso, Jr.


NEWS + ANALYSIS

In A Flash
Elders at risk, and more.

Firewatch
Boy dies in fire he started.

Fire Analysis + Research
NFPA research reports in brief.


COLUMNS AND DEPARTMENTS

First Word
A word of thanks to the NFPA members who worked on the latest revisions to the NEC.
James M. Shannon		 Structural Ops
Keeping an eye on off-campus housing.
Ben Klaene & Russ Sanders
Perspectives
Fire-safe cigarette advocate Andrew McGuire discusses his involvement in an NFPA campaign that recently hit a major milestone.
Fred Durso		 Buzzwords
Deciphering the survivability and reliability of fire alarm systems.
Wayne Moore, P.E., FSFPE
Research
Details on integrating technology into NFPA codes and standards.
Kathleen A. Almand, P.E., FSPE		 Outreach
It’s a fact: Sprinklers are green, and new research proves it.
Gary Keith
Heads Up
How to notch and bore dwelling sprinkler systems.
Russell P. Fleming, P.E.		 The 70E Connection
A primer on proposed revisions to the upcoming edition of the code.
Jeffrey Sargent
In Compliance
The proper placement of exit signs, and why it’s not merely a matter of interpretation.
Chip Carson, P.E.		 Looking Back
The MGM Grand Hotel Fire
Kathleen Robinson
The Sections
Be in the spotlight, share your expertise, and contribute to NFPA Journal's exclusive "Section Forum"
 Treasurer's Report
The economic environment made planning for 2009 very challenging.
Vincent Bollon


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