The state of California recently adopted model building and fire codes of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to protect public safety. The California Building Standards Commission voted ...

As a result of the commission’s action, the NFPA codes will provide the basis for the 2004 California Building Code and the 2004 California Fire Code. “We are pleased that NFPA’s model building and ...

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Sacramento-based NFPA staff will work directly with state agencies with code promulgation authority, providing technical and clerical support throughout California's code amendment process. Karen ...

The 2024 NFPA Stars at Night Gala celebrated 14 individuals or organizations across seven award categories. ... Man Arrested for Hitting Vacaville, CA, Firefighter with Rock . July 1, 2025 .

Regulations and consensus standards - identify OSHA, American Welding Society (ANSI Z49.1), and NFPA 51B as primary sources for requirements and best practices for establishing hot work safety program ...