COVER STORY
Intruder Detected
Despite numerous requests by authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), NFPA’s entrance into the security systems arena was delayed since the early 1990s. Today, however, NFPA is poised to take a strong role with the development of a consensus-based standard and a guide to premises security that are up for adoption in June.
Wayne D. Moore, P.E., FSFPE
FEATURES
Waiting for Arson Data: An NFPA Journal online exclusive
NFPA members eager to access findings from ATF’s Fire Research Laboratory.
Stephen Barlas
Dust to Dust: An NFPA Journal online exclusive
Federal board urges North Carolina make NFPA 654 mandatory after fatal plant explosion.
Stephen Barlas
On the Rise
Chicago adopts high-rise ordinance and amends installation standards to reduce costs.
Carl F. Baldassarra, P.E.
NFPA 1600: National Preparedness Standard
NFPA 1600 gives businesses and other organizations a foundation document to protect their employees and customers in the event of a terrorist attack.
Donald L. Schmidt
Gimme an F! Gimme a P! What’s That Stand For? Fire Protection!
The University of Utah, like many other campuses, has a fire prevention program that consists of prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.
Mike Halligan
Sprinkler Shake-up
Seismic protection is spreading across the country and the way it's being done is changing.
Roland J. Huggins, P.E.
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