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 ...

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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 ...

Fire officials in Big Bear responded Tuesday to growing concerns about the city’s planned 4th of July fireworks show, which ...

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 .

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 ...

“Coming from California, NFPA standards state we need to have 15 to 16 fire personnel in a working structure fire, and we get six to seven. I’ll tell you, our folks know how to work, ...

The new online resources from NFPA feature more detailed information about lithium-ion batteries, EV maintenance, and what tips consumers can follow to stay safe. According to the International ...

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 ...

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