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May/June 2012

May/June 2012

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FEATURES

Giant Steps
New editions of NFPA 1500 and NFPA 1582 include important changes that address firefighter health and safety.
Kendall Holland

13 x 13 x 13
Thirteen things you need to know about the 2013 edition of NFPA 13, Installation of Sprinkler Systems.
Matt Klaus

Signal Concern
A change to NFPA 72®, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, would address the growing problem of unwanted alarms in commercial settings.
Fred Durso, Jr.

Sprinklered Menagerie?
NFPA members will vote on a motion to NFPA 150, Fire and Life Safety in Animal Housing Facilities, to require sprinklers in all animal housing facilities.
Tracy Golinveaux

Free Samples
A toothsome smorgasbord of highlights from the education sessions coming up at the Conference & Expo.
Fred Durso, Jr.

Eye on Health Care
The author walks us through the health care–related offerings at the Las Vegas Conference & Expo.
David hood

NEWS + ANALYSIS

In A Flash
A preview of the 2011 U.S. Firefighter Fatality Study

Firewatch
Cutting torch fire destroys mill
Ken Trembley

Looking Back
The worst industrial accident in U.S. history.
Kathleen Robinson

Membership: The Sections
Spotlight On Architects, Engineers, & Building Official Section

COLUMNS AND DEPARTMENTS

First Word Fire Safety: No Mystery James M. Shannon		Buzzwords New NFPA 72 requirements for emergency communications systems. Wayne Moore, P.E., FSFPE

Perspectives FDNY Deputy Chief Jay Jonas talks about his escape on 9/11 .		Outreach To reach people with safety messages, just ask them what works best. Sharon Gamache

Research In data centers, even small fires can have big consequences. Kathleen Almand, P.E., FSFPE		Electrical Safety Five new NEC® articles cover new technology in the electrical industry. Jeffrey Sargent

Heads Up Why fires must be managed in place in correctional facilities. Russell P. Fleming, P.E.		Wildfire Watch Creating cities where humans can co-exist with their environment. Molly Mowery

Structural Ops Determining staffing needs for a commercial office high-rise fire. Ben Klaene & Russ Sanders		Treasurer's Report The economic environment remained very challenging for NFPA in 2011..

In Compliance Barriers must be constructed correctly for their intended purpose. Chip Carson, P.E.

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