NFPA Journal

May / June 2007 2007 World Safety Conference and Exposition Comes to Boston

2007 World Safety Conference & Exposition; NEC code changes; Simplifying the accessibility myth, Mass notification; Nightclub safety for students

NFPA 96: Cutting Edge
The proposed changes focus on advances in technology.
R.T. Leicht

Nightclub Safety for Students
The message of the Texas State Fire Marshal's office to college students is Have an Exit Strategy.
Carolyn Perez

Where Discovery Delivers
FM Global's Research Campus establishes new industry methods and standards with advanced technology labs.
Thomas A. Lawson

Simplifying the Accessibility Myth
We all may become disabled, so think more about how to regulate our built environment and our programs.
Allan B. Fraser, CBI, CPCA

Roundtable discussion of changes to the NEC
NFPA’s electrical staff reviews the proposed changes to the National Electrical Code®.
John Nicholson

Mass Notification
Mass notification in the 2007 Edition of the National Fire Alarm Code ®.
Raymond A. Grill, P.E., FSFPE

Changes to NFPA 25 - 2007
A lack of maintenance is often a contributing factor to sprinkler failure. NFPA 25 provides the needed guidance.
John Nicholson

Buzzwords A failure to communicate Wayne Moore, P.E., FSFPE		In Compliance Review each code scope and application sections carefully Chip Carson, P.E.

Centennial 100 years in print Art Cote, P.E., FSFPE		Outreach Bring safety messages to your home Sharon Gamache

Firewatch Electrical arc sparks fire in warehouse Kenneth Tremblay		Research Foundation programs round out WSC&E® sessions Kathleen H. Almand, P.E., FSFPE

First Word Attacking the fire problem James M. Shannon		Section Forum Be in the spotlight, share your expertise, and contribute to NFPA Journal's exclusive "Section Forum"

Heads Up There's a need to understand sprinkler activation and operation Russell P. Fleming, P.E.		Structural Ops When the shortest, easiest, and most direct route isn't available Russ Sanders & Ben Klaene

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