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Oct. 24, 2007 ― Maine Adopts Latest NFPA Codes

The state of Maine has adopted the latest edition of several National Fire Protection Association fire and life safety codes, including NFPA 1, NFPA 13, NFPA 72, and NFPA 101.

Oct. 1, 2007 ― AFSA Honors Viking Chairman

The Henry S. Parmelee Award was presented to industry leader Tom Groos at AFSA’s Annual Convention.

Sept. 26, 2007 — ITT Announces ETL Listing For A-C Fire Pump Packages

ITT has announced that its A-C Fire Pump fire pump packages now have ETL listing and comply with OSHA regulations that require listing through a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab.

Sept. 13, 2007 — Using Large K-Factor Sprinklers For High-Challenge Fires

Since the 1980s, warehouse operators have rapidly increased their use of these sprinklers because of their larger-than-normal orifices and flow rates.

Aug. 30, 2007 — Broken Standpipe Being Investigated in Deadly Blaze Near Ground Zero

Demolition of the former Deutsche Bank tower was halted recently due to a fire there that killed two New York City firefighters Aug. 18.

Aug. 20, 2007 — HFSC Introduces Public Educator Kit, Children’s Program

The non-profit Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC) has introduced its new Public Education kit, available free to fire service and publish educators nationwide. HFSC also has launched a new interactive educational Web site, www.SprinklerSmarts.org.

Aug. 10, 2007 — NFPA Awards Scholarships to Engineering Students

Four students have been selected to receive scholarships from the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Fire Safety Educational Memorial Fund based on their academic achievement, leadership abilities, contributions to fire safety activities and pursuit of careers in fire safety.

Aug. 2, 2007 — Highlights From the 2007 NFPA World Safety Expo

Here are some of the key events from this year’s National Fire Protection Association World Safety Conference and Exposition, held in Boston June 4-7.

July 11, 2007 - Jennifer L. Nelson Receives NFPA’s Standards Medal

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recently presented Jennifer L. Nelson with the NFPA’s Standards Medal, the highest award given by the Standards Council, in recognition of the valuable contributions she has made to the development of NFPA codes and standards and the cause of fire safety worldwide.

July 2, 2007 — NFSA Report: ICC Still Sees Growing Support for Residential Sprinklers

The National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) has reported that the International Code Council offered growing support despite its rejection of single-family fire sprinkler requirements for the International Residential Code (IRC) supplement at a hearing held May 22 in Rochester, NY.

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