https://community.nfpa.org/community/nfpa-today List of items matching the tag 'smoke alarms' en Tue, 15 Dec 2020 12:17:50 GMT Jive Engage 2018.25.0.0_jx (http://jivesoftware.com/products/) 2020-12-15T12:17:50Z en https://community.nfpa.org/community/nfpa-today/blog/2020/08/17/how-do-i-maintain-my-smoke-detector So, your building has a smoke detector in it and you are wondering what is required as far as inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) to ensure that it is kept in working order to keep the occupants safe and protect your property.  Lets spend a codes and standards fire protection nfpa 72 itm facility managers smoke alarms smoke detectors building owners Mon, 17 Aug 2020 13:41:49 GMT nfpa@jiveon.com https://community.nfpa.org/community/nfpa-today/blog/2020/08/17/how-do-i-maintain-my-smoke-detector 2020-08-17T13:41:49Z 3 months 1 month ago 0 https://community.nfpa.org/community/nfpa-today/blog/2020/01/22/free-webinar-on-review-of-audible-alarm-signal-waking-effectiveness   At-risk populations such as the elderly, school-age children, those who are hard of hearing or alcohol-impaired do not fully benefit from conventional smoke alarm alerts, particularly during sleeping hours. Research has been conducted to develop research fire protection research foundation; smoke alarms smoke alarm audibility Thu, 16 Jan 2020 18:26:00 GMT nfpa@jiveon.com https://community.nfpa.org/community/nfpa-today/blog/2020/01/22/free-webinar-on-review-of-audible-alarm-signal-waking-effectiveness 2020-01-16T18:26:00Z 10 months 3 weeks ago 0 https://community.nfpa.org/community/nfpa-today/blog/2019/04/03/new-ny-state-law-reinforces-importance-of-working-smoke-alarms New York State has implemented a new law requiring retailers to only sell smoke alarms that feature 10-year, non-replaceable batteries. This requirement comes in response to people removing smoke alarm batteries, or not testing and replacing them as smoke alarms Wed, 03 Apr 2019 18:03:20 GMT nfpa@jiveon.com https://community.nfpa.org/community/nfpa-today/blog/2019/04/03/new-ny-state-law-reinforces-importance-of-working-smoke-alarms 2019-04-03T18:03:20Z 1 year 8 months ago 0 https://community.nfpa.org/community/safety-source/blog/2019/03/18/happy-birthday-to-sparky smoke alarms escape planning sparky's birthday sparky safety messages fire &life safety Wed, 20 Mar 2019 19:44:59 GMT nfpa@jiveon.com https://community.nfpa.org/community/safety-source/blog/2019/03/18/happy-birthday-to-sparky 2019-03-20T19:44:59Z 1 year 9 months ago 0 https://community.nfpa.org/community/nfpa-today/blog/2019/03/04/retired-fema-efo-we-need-to-change-the-way-people-think-and-feel-about-fire-death In a recent TV interview, retired Fire Officer and FEMA Executive Fire Officer, Dr. Burton Clark shared insights about the state of fire safety today. A TV host with NewsChannel5 in Nashville, Tennessee opened up the discussion by pointing out a quote in fire service fema smoke alarms home fire sprinklers house fires home fire sprinkler coalition fire deaths fsi fire protection system Mon, 04 Mar 2019 17:39:53 GMT nfpa@jiveon.com https://community.nfpa.org/community/nfpa-today/blog/2019/03/04/retired-fema-efo-we-need-to-change-the-way-people-think-and-feel-about-fire-death 2019-03-04T17:39:53Z 1 year 9 months ago 0 https://community.nfpa.org/community/nfpa-today/blog/2018/10/12/nfpa-1-requirements-for-smoke-alarms-and-fire-prevention-week-firecodefridays Hello – Happy Friday!  Today’s topic comes to you from Val Ziavras, a Fire Protection Engineer at NFPA.  Special thanks to Val for her contribution to this blog and discussing one of the many subjects addressed in the Fire Code. nfpa 101 nfpa 1 fire code smoke alarms firecodefridays Fri, 12 Oct 2018 19:07:58 GMT nfpa@jiveon.com https://community.nfpa.org/community/nfpa-today/blog/2018/10/12/nfpa-1-requirements-for-smoke-alarms-and-fire-prevention-week-firecodefridays 2018-10-12T19:07:58Z 1 year 10 months ago 0 https://community.nfpa.org/community/nfpa-today/blog/2018/12/20/tbt-from-the-nfpa-archives-1977-smoke-alarm-save   From Fire Journalv. 72, no. 3 (May 1978):  Early in the morning on December 21st, a family in Wakefield, MA was saved by an uninstalled smoke alarm. “The father of the family of four bought a battery-operated smoke detector. Intending smoke alarms historic fires #tbt nfpa archives research topic smoke detection Fri, 09 Nov 2018 20:31:51 GMT nfpa@jiveon.com https://community.nfpa.org/community/nfpa-today/blog/2018/12/20/tbt-from-the-nfpa-archives-1977-smoke-alarm-save 2018-11-09T20:31:51Z 1 year 12 months ago 0 https://community.nfpa.org/community/nfpa-today/blog/2018/11/12/journal-now-south-african-project-illustrates-power-of-smoke-alarms Justin Sullivan      An estimated 1 billion people worldwide live in areas known as slums, shantytowns, or informal settlements, where the built environment doesn't benefit from land-use or safety regulations. Organizations like the international nfpa journal smoke alarms south africa journal now shantytowns slums informal settlement fires Thu, 08 Nov 2018 14:28:38 GMT nfpa@jiveon.com https://community.nfpa.org/community/nfpa-today/blog/2018/11/12/journal-now-south-african-project-illustrates-power-of-smoke-alarms 2018-11-08T14:28:38Z 2 years 1 month ago 0 https://community.nfpa.org/community/nfpa-today/blog/2018/07/24/nfpa-co-hosts-crucial-fire-prevention-summits-in-alabama-and-mississippi   NFPA collaborated with fire and life safety officials in two high-risk states this week to raise awareness of fire safety best practices and persistent community hazards. Fire safety summits were held in both Mississippi and Alabama, two Southern public education smoke alarms community risk reduction fire deaths fire sprinkler Mon, 23 Jul 2018 13:11:57 GMT nfpa@jiveon.com https://community.nfpa.org/community/nfpa-today/blog/2018/07/24/nfpa-co-hosts-crucial-fire-prevention-summits-in-alabama-and-mississippi 2018-07-23T13:11:57Z 2 years 5 months ago 0 https://community.nfpa.org/community/nfpa-today/blog/2018/05/09/where-should-a-carbon-monoxide-detector-be-mounted   NFPA 720, Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment, is to be retired this year. All requirements from NFPA 720 are being incorporated into the 2019 edition of NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling nfpa 72 nfpa 720 smoke alarms carbon monoxide alarm Mon, 07 May 2018 20:16:02 GMT nfpa@jiveon.com https://community.nfpa.org/community/nfpa-today/blog/2018/05/09/where-should-a-carbon-monoxide-detector-be-mounted 2018-05-07T20:16:02Z 2 years 7 months ago 0 https://community.nfpa.org/community/nfpa-today/blog/2018/03/26/blocked-exits-and-disconnected-smoke-alarms-cited-in-russian-mall-fire-that-killed-64 CNN photo   A deadly fire at a four-story mall in Kemerovo, Russia has not only shaken officials and residents in the Siberian city but has raised the ire of fire and life safety advocates around the globe due to serious lapses in fire safety fire service nfpa 101 codes and standards international egress smoke alarms exits international fire shopping malls shopping mall safety retail occupancy Mon, 26 Mar 2018 20:27:53 GMT nfpa@jiveon.com https://community.nfpa.org/community/nfpa-today/blog/2018/03/26/blocked-exits-and-disconnected-smoke-alarms-cited-in-russian-mall-fire-that-killed-64 2018-03-26T20:27:53Z 2 years 9 months ago 0 https://community.nfpa.org/community/nfpa-today/blog/2018/03/05/journal-now-guidance-wanted-marchapril-nfpa-journal-looks-at-spaceports-craft-distilleries-and-more At first glance, it might seem that the commercial space industry and craft distilling wouldn't have much in common. But they share at least one big need: to varying degrees, both industries are looking for more comprehensive, easy-to-use guidance on nfpa journal smoke alarms journal now space ports amazon craft distilleries Mon, 05 Mar 2018 19:34:06 GMT nfpa@jiveon.com https://community.nfpa.org/community/nfpa-today/blog/2018/03/05/journal-now-guidance-wanted-marchapril-nfpa-journal-looks-at-spaceports-craft-distilleries-and-more 2018-03-05T19:34:06Z 2 years 9 months ago 0 https://community.nfpa.org/community/nfpa-today/blog/2018/02/15/journal-now-this-is-us-tops-nfpa-journal-coverage-of-fire-in-culture Photo: Milo Ventimiglia via Twitter   In January, the hit NBC drama series "This Is Us" aired the first in a string of episodes that highlighted critical fire safety messages such as the importance of replacing smoke alarm batteries. The show, public education smoke alarms house fires television home fire safety home cooking fires entertainment this is us appliances culture Thu, 15 Feb 2018 14:36:19 GMT nfpa@jiveon.com https://community.nfpa.org/community/nfpa-today/blog/2018/02/15/journal-now-this-is-us-tops-nfpa-journal-coverage-of-fire-in-culture 2018-02-15T14:36:19Z 2 years 10 months ago 0 https://community.nfpa.org/community/nfpa-today/blog/2018/02/06/nbcs-this-is-us-dramatically-demonstrates-critical-home-fire-safety-messages Photo courtesy of Good Housekeeping   Over the past few weeks, the NBC television show “This Is Us” has effectively dramatized home fire missteps that can have deadly consequences. These dramatizations have turned lots of attention to smoke alarms home escape home escape planning this is us working smoke alarms Tue, 06 Feb 2018 15:29:17 GMT nfpa@jiveon.com https://community.nfpa.org/community/nfpa-today/blog/2018/02/06/nbcs-this-is-us-dramatically-demonstrates-critical-home-fire-safety-messages 2018-02-06T15:29:17Z 2 years 10 months ago 0 https://community.nfpa.org/community/nfpa-today/blog/2017/10/06/seeing-safety-messages-click-with-families-at-legoland-florida-resort For the third year in a row, I got to witness families embracing fire safety at LEGOLAND Florida Resort. NFPA is the official fire safety partner for LEGOLAND® Florida and LEGOLAND® California Resort. We work with the parks to promote fire public education smoke alarms children legoland® escape plans family safety fire prevention week 2017 fire prevention and education Thu, 05 Oct 2017 16:24:40 GMT nfpa@jiveon.com https://community.nfpa.org/community/nfpa-today/blog/2017/10/06/seeing-safety-messages-click-with-families-at-legoland-florida-resort 2017-10-05T16:24:40Z 3 years 2 months ago 0