NFPA 211, Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, 2019 Edition
Fire can incite awe, terror, or any other host of emotions, but these flames are just the visible effect of combustion. This chemical reaction takes […]
Fire Safety
NFPA 45, Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals, 2019 Edition
The 2019 edition of NFPA 45: Standard On Fire Protection For Laboratories Using Chemicals has been released. Fires in Laboratories Handling Chemicals A pyrophoric material […]
Class D Fires
What are Class D Fires? Almost anything is determined by its ingredients, and fire is no exception. While all fires share their need for oxygen […]
NFPA 484, Standard for Combustible Metals, 2019 Edition
The 2019 edition of the standard for combustible metals, NFPA 484-2019, has been released. It is a complete reorganization of the 2015 version of the […]
NFPA 51B-2019: Standard For Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, And Other Hot Work
In Roman mythology, Vulcan was the god of fire and the forge. He was said to be so skilled that other gods in the pantheon […]
Guide on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety (NFPA 101A-2019)
NFPA 101A-2019: Guide On Alternative Approaches To Life Safety, 2019 Edition offers guidance for life safety in particular facilities. It is meant to supplement, not […]
NFPA 1989-2019: Standard on Breathing Air Quality for Emergency Services Respiratory Protection
The air that humans breathe isn’t entirely made up of oxygen. Most of the air we take in during long sighs or calming breaths is […]
NFPA 652-2019: Standard on the Fundamentals of Combustible Dust
NFPA 652-2019: Standard on the Fundamentals of Combustible Dust has been released. Dust is often associated with a lack of upkeep. This lack of maintenance […]
NFPA 1001-2019: Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications.
In New York, firefighters are often called the bravest. While being a firefighter is more dangerous than the typical desk job, it is important to […]
NFPA 13-2019: Installation of Sprinkler Systems Standard
NFPA 13-2019: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems has been released. It revises the 2016 edition of the same standard. An NFPA report on […]