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Marijuana grow & extraction facility

The cannabis industry has gone through a rapid expansion, especially following the 2016 election. And, with the expansion comes an increase in grow & extraction facilities. But, as with any industrial process,  production comes with an assortment of hazards.

 

Development of NFPA 420, Standard on Fire Protection of Cannabis Growing and Processing Facilities has been approved

The NFPA Standards Council has approved the development of NFPA 420, Standard on Fire Protection of Cannabis Growing and Processing Facilities. The new standard, which was originally proposed in response to serious fires that have occurred at cannabis facilities in recent years, will provide clear guidance on fire protection standards for facilities that produce, process and extract cannabis. READ MORE.

 

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The NFPA Podcast


From NFPA Journal® 
  • The New Face of Pot, July/August 2018
    Experts and investors are convinced that legal marijuana will soon be one of the world’s largest industries. With millions of square feet of growing and processing facilities being built from Newfoundland to California, fire safety officials across North America face steep learning curves and many unknowns.
  • Welcome to the Jungle, September/October 2016
    With the marijuana industry poised for a rapid expansion, Colorado — epicenter of the country's pot business ­— offers a host of lessons learned, including safety practices at commercial grow and extraction facilities, inspection protocols, and more.

 

NFPA Journal's Jesse Roman takes a trip to Colorado to report on the the burgeoning commercial marijuana industry and how public agencies are battling to ensure that marijuana grow and extraction facilities are safe for employees, firefighters, and the public.


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