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Falling Behind: Delays by states threaten electrical safety

Over the past three cycles of the NEC®, nearly one third of the states that adopt a statewide electrical code have skipped one or more updates. A recent NFPA Policy Institute report explored these variations and their (often dangerous) implications.

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Power over ethernet

NFPA Journal explains how the 2017 NEC® addresses fire hazards associated with Power Over Ethernet (PoE) equipment.

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Electric supply shutoff

During the first draft meeting of the 2020 NEC®, electrical experts consider a revision to allow first responders to shut off power to one- and two-family dwellings during a fire or other emergency.

Infographic

Review an infographic that explains the making of the 2017 NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code®.

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Are you prepared to respond to active shooter and hostile events?

A rise in active shooter incidents and the escalating impact of hostile events has prompted NFPA to process a new standard (NFPA 3000) for use as early as April.

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Three new levels of NFPA membership

Introducing Engage, Advance, and Lead memberships: three new ways to tap into the NFPA network of professionals and information.

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Conference

NFPA Conference & Expo®

Join us in Las Vegas from June 11-14 at one of the world’s most comprehensive fire, electrical, and life safety events. Gain valuable insights, meet with industry experts and learn about new products and solutions.

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Technical meeting

The NFPA Technical Meeting is tentatively scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 14.

See the list of documents that are up for vote

Interested in exhibiting?

The 2018 Expo brings to life the products and services needed to meet and maintain compliance with prevailing codes and standards.

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Education sessions

Over 100 education sessions will take place over the course of three full days.

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Home Fire Sprinkler Day

Mark your calendars: NFPA and the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition initiate day of action to address America's home fire problem.

Plan ahead for May 19, 2018

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Wildfire Community Preparedness Day

Commit a couple of hours, or the entire day, on May 5 and watch as your actions positively contribute to reducing your community’s wildfire risk.

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Featured Training Programs

Fire Door Inspection Training

Various locations

NFPA 101, NFPA 80, and CMS compliance.

April 23-27

Toronto, ON

ITM of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems Hands-on Training and Certified Fire Plan Examiner Classroom Training

Apr. 30-May 4

Chicago, IL

Classroom training COVERING NEC, NFPA 13, 72, 101 AND MORE

Online Training

Cost effective and convenient

COVERING NFPA 70E, 80, 110/111, 241, 350, NEC CHANGES, AND MORE

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Minimize risks of the job with NFPA 70E®

A full suite of NFPA 70E electrical safety resources provides tools to help minimize risks on the job.

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The NEC® Toolkit Bundle can help you get the job done

A $159.94 value for only $129, our bundle includes the 2017 NEC Code, 2017 NEC Tabs, 2017 NEC Reference Cards, Ugly's Electrical References, and the NEC Abbreviations of Terms Cheat Sheet.

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From NFPA Journal

Small Scale, High Proof

As craft distilleries proliferate around the country, concerns grow over the scarcity of safety guidance offered for distillers and AHJs.

Weather gone viral

In 2003, a lightning strike at a Jim Beam warehouse in Bardstown, Kentucky, set the wood-frame structure ablaze and sent 800,000 gallons of flaming bourbon into a nearby retention pond.

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FM Global research

FM Global presented the results of some of the company's research into fire protection and storage configurations for distilled spirits, at the 2017 NFPA Conference & Expo.

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Video

In 1996, fire quickly spread to several warehouses at the Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown, KY.

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