May/June 2004

May/June 2004

		ONLINE EXCLUSIVES

		Expanding on the Fast Track: Tennessee motor speedway relies on NFPA codes as it more than doubles fan capacity.

		Order Out of Chaos: FDNY's perspective on asking the right questions for a mass evacuation.

from the magazine

NEC: A Living Document
As the 50th edition of the National Electrical Code® is about to roll off the presses, it´s clear some things have remained the same
Alan R. Earls

Consolidating NFPA's Membership Meetings
Task group recommends series of changes to NFPA meeting dates and TCR sessions.
John Nicholson

A Lot of Space to Cover
The Kennedy Space Center presents unique challenges to NASA fire protection engineers.
Ed Comeau

Fire and Life Safety Challenges at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
How the experts came up with the best safety solutions for the new convention center.
John Nicholson

Home Safe
The reasons behind the density change to NFPA's residential sprinkler standards.
Roland Huggins, P.E.

Buzzwords Sports venues and the fire alarm systems challenge Wayne D. Moore		Ins and Outs International NFPA chapters get boost Jenna Padula

Extra Canada mandates fire-safe cigarettes John Nicholson		Just Ask NFPA 900 just the first step Allan B Fraser

FireWatch Propane torch ignites store roof Ken Tremblay		On the Agenda June a big month for seminars Erik Holden

First Word National Electrical Code® is a national standard James M. Shannon, President		Outreach ‘To-do' lists should include smoke alarm tests Sandra Araújo

Heads Up Sprinkler caps and straps Russell P. Fleming		Structural Ops Firefighter safety and good tactics go together Russ Sanders & Ben Klaene

In Compliance Operational requirements for sports venues Chip Carson