Tag: life safety

Back to Basics: Most Common Fire Safety Code Violations

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Feb 20, 2023 Building Controls

Updated: Feb 22, 2023

To both minimize fire risks and avoid civil and criminal penalties for noncompliance, facilities managers must ensure their workplaces meet applicable fire safety codes. A National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) official recently spoke with Facilities Management Advisor about the importance of following the law and what facilities managers should look out for. “Facility managers have […]

NFPA Highlights Four Ways 9/11 Changed the World of Fire and Life Safety

By Facilities Management Advisor Staff Sep 9, 2021 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Sep 21, 2021

With this year marking the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has highlighted four ways that day changed the world of fire and life safety, shedding light on how the fire service, first responders, and others now do their jobs in ways that better protect themselves and enhance safety.