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Stay Current with the NEC 2020

To help you stay ahead of your growing industry, order your copy of the 2020 edition of NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code® (NEC®). This new edition addresses all the challenges that face people today working in electrical-related fields across residential, commercial, and industrial settings.

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Catastrophic Multiple-Death Fires in 2018

Last year, 29 of these incidents resulted in 215 fatalities, topped by the deadliest wildfire in California history.

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Defining a “qualified person”

Many non-electrical occupations need every bit of electrical safety training that electricians do. One non-electrical group put electrical safety to the test at a recent training.

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Resiliency of DMEs

A loss of primary power to homes, however, puts patients at grave risk. An NEC Correlating Committee group examines how current NEC requirements should be managed for durable medical equipment.

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Utilizing data in the electrical world

The electrical data collection infrastructure has been lacking, prompting a need to see what we have and how to utilize the sudden data explosion.

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Grounding and bonding of appliances

A tragic accident demonstrates the potentially lethal consequences of an improper household electric range installation.

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CodeFinder™

Get the insight you need on NFPA codes and standards, right at your fingertips, with NFPA CodeFinder™.

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Ecosystem Watch

Recent events and research findings provide us with key examples of successes and failures in the context of NFPA’s Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem. NFPA Journal® collects these stories in a new column called Ecosystem Watch.

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Public Education

Fire Prevention Week and beyond

Even though FPW, October 6-12, has officially ended, many fire departments continue to promote the campaign throughout October. Resources for this year’s theme, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!,” are still available and can be used year-round.

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Halloween safety

Taking simple fire safety precautions like keeping decorations far away from open flames and using battery-operated candles or glow-sticks in jack-o-lanterns can help ensure your holiday remains festive and fun.

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Emergency preparedness

Take the time to create an emergency supply kit so your family will be prepared for a hurricane or other natural disasters.

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Campus safety

Living in a new “home away from home” provides young adults an increased level of responsibility while at school. When it comes to campus housing, it’s important for students and parents to keep fire safety top of mind.

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Hot Work Safety Certificate Training

Whether you’re employed in the state of Massachusetts, where a Certificate is required, or engage in hot work operations anywhere else, show your commitment to the highest level of safety standards. Earn your Certificate online (awarded a Gold Brandon Hall Excellence in Learning Award) or register for classroom training.

Certified Fire Inspector

NFPA® certifications are a valuable asset in demonstrating your knowledge of fire inspection. They provide you with the authority and confidence to lead in the field, helping you protect communities along the way.

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Certified Fire Protection Specialist

Whether you’re tasked with designing fire protection systems or seek to boost your credentials by demonstrating expertise in your field, NFPA® certifications can be invaluable assets on the job and in your career.

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From NFPA Journal

Close Quarters

As the global maritime transportation industry thrives, safety experts worry not enough fire departments are prepared to fight fires on large marine vessels—and those vessels are often docked dangerously close to shore.

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Underutilized Standards

Experts say standards like NFPA 1005, Professional Qualifications for Marine Firefighting for Land-Based Firefighters, and NFPA 1405, Guide for Land-Based Fire Depts that Respond to Marine Vessel Fires, are underutilized in the industry and is a problem.

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Community Risk Reduction

Ports and harbors play a role in critical infrastructure involving transportation, fuel, and trade that should be considered when planning for community safety.

California Incident

The early-morning fire that consumed the Conception diving boat, killing 34 passengers off the coast of Santa Barbara, CA recently, is a prime example of the danger of boat fires, with their often-cramped, confined spaces.

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Portland, OR

November 4-8

Water-Based Systems Designer Workshop, CFPS, and six more NFPA classes!

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Wildfire Mitigation, NFPA 99, CFPS, CFI-I, and six more NFPA classes.

Anaheim, CA

December 2-5

Wildfire Mitigation, NFPA 99, Developing an Electrical Safety Program, and seven more NFPA classes!

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Learn more on how you can demonstrate a higher standard of fire safety with specialist certifications from NFPA.

Hot Work Safety Toolkit

This cost-effective new product bundle offers the printed 2019 edition of NFPA 51B along with access to NFPA-developed Hot Work Safety Certificate Online Training at 20% off the total list price.

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NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Toolkit

Save 20% when you purchase the Handbook for Electrical Safety in the Workplace along with the self-paced interactive NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (2018) Online Training Series.

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NFPA 80 Balancing Safety and Security with Fire Doors Toolkit

NFPA 80 Fire Doors Toolkit

This exciting new bundle combines the printed 2019 edition of the standard with the four-part NFPA 80, Balancing Safety and Security with Fire Doors, Dampers, and Door Locking Online Training designed and offered from the experts at NFPA.

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