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January/February 2012

January/February 2012

COVER STORY

The Dangers of Too Much Stuff
Compulsive hoarding isn’t new, but a growing awareness of the problem may allow firefighters to play a role in dealing with dangerous hoarding situations.
Stephanie Schorow

from the magazine

FEATURES

Operation Fire Safety
A new FDA initiative teaches health care professionals the causes of operating room fires and highlights safety procedures that match provisions in NFPA 99 and NFPA 101.
Fred Durso, Jr.

Heliport Help
Proponents of safer heliports call for stronger regulations designed to ensure heliport safety, and the 2011 edition of NFPA 418, Heliports, gives them a new tool for proactive regulatory authority.
Jen Boyer

Deficiencies + Eqivalencies
Common design, maintenance, and operational deficiencies of health care occupancies and provisions in newer editions of the Life Safety Code can help you comply with CMS and TJC requirements.
William Koffel and Jennifer Frecker

NEWS + ANALYSIS

Research + Analysis Summaries
Home fires involving heating equipment.

In A Flash
For fire officials, concern and frustration over the Occupy sites — and relief in the wake of widespread evictions.

Firewatch
Woman, two children die in home fire
Ken Trembley

Conference + Expo Preview
Time again to plan your trip to the annual NFPA Conference & Expo—and this year it’s back in fabulous Las Vegas.
Kaitlyn Greene

Membership: The Sections
Be in the spotlight, share your expertise, and contribute to NFPA Journal's exclusive "Section Forum"

What's Hot
Spotlight: Security and Detection Systems

Looking Back
In the wake of the 1929 Cleveland Clinic fire, stricter standards for storing hazardous materials.
Kathleen Robinson

COLUMNS AND DEPARTMENTS

First Word Enabling the enforcers James M. Shannon		In Compliance Changes to NFPA 101 recognize changes in long-term care facilities. Chip Carson, P.E.

Perspectives A homebuilder becomes an outspoken advocate for residential sprinklers.		Buzzwords Ensuring that fire alarm system designs meet more than fire protection goals. Wayne Moore, P.E., FSFPE

Research A project reveals new-product entry barriers in residential construction. Kathleen Almand, P.E., FSFPE		Outreach Things to consider when teaching young children about fire safety. Amy Lebeau

Heads Up NFPA 25 has reversed its concerns about testing backflow preventers. Russell P. Fleming, P.E.		Electrical Safety NFPA is committed to making sure the NEC keeps pace with the EV revolution. Jeffrey Sargent

Structural Ops Remembering a mentor, and the importance of studying past fires. Ben Klaene & Russ Sanders		Wildfire Watch A new column devoted to NFPA’s commitment to wildfire management. Molly Mowery

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