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2019 NFPA Conference & Expo in San Antonio, Texas

The NFPA Conference & Expo® is one of the world’s biggest and most comprehensive fire, electrical, and life safety events. Join us in San Antonio this June. Register by April 16 for early bird pricing!

Outreach

New report reinforces benefits of smoke alarms

Almost three out of five home fire deaths resulted from fires with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.

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Free safety tip sheet

Get NFPA's tip sheet on the use and maintenance of smoke alarms.

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Ionization or photoelectric?

The two most commonly recognized smoke detection technologies are ionization smoke detection and photoelectric smoke detection.

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Installation guide

Installing your smoke alarms correctly - and making sure they are in working order - is an important step to making your home and family safer from fire.

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firefighters in Bangladesh battling fire

Blaze shows value of Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem

In February, fire tore through a crowded neighborhood in Bangladesh, killing at least 67 people. The fire spread quickly, aided by the presence of chemicals being stored among business and residential occupancies. While the government recognized the hazard, more would have been needed than just a push from government to build the full framework of safety.

Read why it’s critical to familiarize yourself with the Ecosystem

CodeFinder™

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

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From NFPA Journal

Ramp Risk

Modern vehicles present a greater fire hazard than ever before. To address that risk, experts are taking a new look at the design and safety elements of parking garages, common features of urban landscapes around the world.

Read the March/April issue cover story

Get the numbers

To see statistics from vehicle storage and garage fires in the US from 2012 to 2016, use NFPA’s new interactive tool.

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Safety training

NFPA's Alternative Fuel Vehicles Safety Training offers emergency responders training, tools, and information to prepare them for the growing number of electric, hybrid, fuel cell, and gaseous fuel vehicles on our nation’s roadways.

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NFPA 88A

The 2019 edition of NFPA 88A, Standard for Parking Structures is now available.

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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 (also available in Spanish) or register for classroom training.

Put sprinkler testing on your to-do list

Sprinkler system integrity is critical to ensuring a fast, effective response in a fire emergency. You can rely on NFPA 25 for guidance on conducting inspections, testing, and maintenance efforts that meet the industry standard of safety.

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Save 20% on Building and Life Safety Toolkits

It’s important to have the right information at hand anytime you need it. NFPA® Building and Life Safety Toolkits take the guesswork out of finding the right products, so you can be sure to have exactly the tools you need whenever you need them.

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Electrical

Where is the NEC® in Effect?

Not adhering to the latest NEC edition can lead to serious shortfalls in electrical safety for citizens and a failure to protect workers and first responders from preventable dangers.

See which NEC edition is in effect in each state

Shaping the 2020 NEC

A few months from now, electrical experts from around the country will meet on the 2020 edition of the NEC®. The recent second draft meeting provided a number of important items to discuss.

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Report reveals neglect of safety

A report highlights how U.S. states vary widely in how promptly, or even if, they use the latest edition of the National Electrical Code.

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The making of the NEC

The NEC is the benchmark for safe electrical design, installation, and inspection to protect people and property from electrical hazards. Stay tuned for updates as the 2020 edition is finalized.

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Featured training and certification programs

Baltimore, MD

March 25-29

Classroom Training covering electrical safety, fire suppression systems, building and life safety and more.

Electrical

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Equip yourself with the most cutting-edge information and be prepared for any situation with NFPA electrical training & certifications.

Building & Life Safety

A solid foundation makes every facility stronger. Get building and life safety training & certifications from NFPA.

Fire Protection

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Make a difference and build your career with fire protection training & certifications from NFPA.

2019 Winter NFPA Products and Solutions Catalog

Shop the latest catalog to access NFPA® products and services, including the 2019 editions of NFPA 13 and NFPA 72®, as well as exclusive National Electrical Code® (NEC®) discounted bundles.

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NFPA community

NFPA Xchange ^TM connects you with peers around the world and NFPA staff. Discussion forums, blogs, and member-only exclusive content and answers to technical questions.

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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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