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March/April 2013

March/April 2013

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FEATURES

Storage Hazard Challenge
The international retailer IKEA joins insurers, sprinkler manufacturers, and other stakeholders in devising protection criteria for hazardous stored products that they hope can soon be included in NFPA 13, Installation of Sprinkler Systems.
Steve Wolin

Where There's Smoke
Home fire safety was the furthest thing from Duane Pearsall’s mind on the day in 1963 when he stumbled upon a technology that seemed to hold promise for use in smoke detectors. Tens of thousands of saved lives later, his contributions are remembered.
David A. Lucht

Vigilant Eye
How NFPA-certificated marine chemists make sure that work done in shipyards and aboard vessels is conducted safely.
Lawrence Russell

Conference + Expo 2013 Preview
A special section that includes registration information, a complete rundown of education sessions, a preview of the annual Technical Meeting, and more.

NEWS + ANALYSIS

In A Flash
In the wake of a deadly nightclub fire, NFPA discusses possible code adoption with fire officials in Brazil.

Looking Back
Death on the River
Kathleen Robinson

Firewatch
Fire heavily damages a Washington office building.
Ken Trembley

Fire Analysis & Research
Home Candle Fires

COLUMNS AND DEPARTMENTS

First Word NFPA's commitment to nightclub safety. James M. Shannon		In Compliance Requirements for interior finishes are in the Life Safety Code® for good reason. Chip Carson, P.E.

Perspectives ESPN anchor Hannah Storm’s willingness to be candid about her burn injuries is already having an impact on grilling safety. Fred Durso, Jr.		Buzzwords Fire alarm systems and the systems that interconnect with them. Wayne Moore, P.E., FSFPE

Research Does the pace of technological change make it harder for fire protection to keep up with emerging hazards? Kathleen Almand, P.E., FSFPE		Outreach Every home fire affects real people. Lorraine Carli

Heads Up More on the challenges posed by high-volume, low-speed fans for sprinkler designers and installers. Matt Klaus		Electrical Safety NFPA 110 provides performance requirements for emergency systems. Jeffrey Sargent

Structural Ops An incident action plan is critical to life safety, extinguishment, and property conservation operations. Ben Klaene & Russ Sanders		Wildfire Watch Why wildland fire safety planning must include all segments of society. Molly Mowery

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