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July 2017 Issue of NPFA Now Available

The July 2017 issue of NFPA News, our free monthly codes and standards newsletter, is now available. In July’s issue of NFPA News: proposed TIAs on NFPA 1582 and NFPA 1994; new project on wall panel fire test; committees seeking members; and more…

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NFPA 1: Inspection, testing and maintenance of commercial cooking equipment

Hello – Happy Friday! Today’s post comes to you from Jacqueline Wilmot, Fire Protection Engineer in the Fire Protection Systems Department, at NFPA. 

In a 2012 reported titled “Structure Fires in Eating and Drinking Establishments” by Ben Evarts, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated average of 7, 640 structure fires per year in eating and drinking establishments between 2006 and 2010. These fires caused an average annual loss of two civilian deaths, 115 civilian injuries and $246 million in direct property damage. Provided with this information, it’s no wonder why fire protection is at the top of the menu for many people in the restaurant industry…

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Public comments sought on proposed Tentative Interim Amendment to NFPA 1582

The following proposed Tentative Interim Amendment  (TIA) for NFPA 1582, Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments, is being published for public review and comment:

• NFPA 1582, proposed TIA No. 1297, proposed 2018 edition, referencing 7.7.7.4

Anyone may submit a comment on this proposed TIA by the August 17, 2017 closing date. Along with your comment, please identify the number of the TIA and forward to the Secretary, Standards Council by the closing date.

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NFPA 1: Hot work permits-who approves them and do I need one?

Hello – Happy Friday!  Today’s post comes to you from Laura Moreno, Engineer in the Industrial and Chemical Engineering Department, at NFPA. 

NFPA 1, Fire Code, 2015 edition, requires a permit for conducting hot work, and Chapter 41 of the Code mentions the Permit Authorizing Individual. Who is this Permit Authorizing Individual (PAI), and how does that differ from the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)?

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