May/June 2011

May/June 2011

New Edition
An overview of proposed changes to upcoming versions of the Life Safety Code and Fire Code.
Fred Durso, Jr.

from the magazine

Group Effort
CSB and OSHA join forces to further shape NFPA’s industrial dust hazard safety codes.
Guy Colonna

Free Range
A toothsome assortment of education session highlights at this year’s NFPA Conference & Expo promises something for every taste.
Fred Durso, Jr.

Boston's Fire Trail
A walking tour of notable Boston fires and disasters.
Stephanie Schorow

In A Flash
In Pennsylvania, a family’s fire tragedy and a legislative challenge to residential sprinkler provisions.
Fred Durso, Jr.

Firewatch
Torch starts roof fire at lumber and hardware store.
Ken Trembley

Looking Back
Boston, November 1872: A ‘Wilderness of Ruins’
Kathleen Robinson

Membership: The Sections
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First Word State of independence James M. Shannon		Buzzwords Learning from an unwanted alarm summit three decades ago. Wayne Moore, P.E., FSFPE

Research The ongoing research effort behind the codes and standards process. Kathleen H. Almand, P.E., FSFPE		Outreach How can safety professionals best reach immigrant communities? Sharon Gamache

Heads Up Sprinkler protection of ductwork with combustible contents. Russell P. Fleming, P.E.		The 70E Connection Bidding adieu to the 2* hazard/risk designation. Jeffrey Sargent

Structural Ops How fire departments can work with sprinkler systems to ensure firefighter safety. Ben Klaene & Russ Sanders		Perspectives Chemical Safety Board Chair Rafael Moure-Eraso and investigator Donald Holmstrom on how the CSB and NFPA are working together to address gas-release practices in industrial settings. NFPA Journal

In Compliance Safe use of flammable liquids outside of storage. Chip Carson, P.E.		Treasurer's Report The economic environment was fairly challenging in the first half of 2010 but did improve somewhat later in the year. Wayne Boyd