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Operational Excellence, Compliance and Operations
NFPA weekly update: Oct. 28 to Nov. 1
An NFPA committee is seeking comments on a tentative interim amendment for a heliport and vertiport standard.
Facility Engineering, Engineering Compliance
NFPA weekly update: Oct. 21-25, 2024
The committees for NFPA 99 and NFPA 70 make progress on the next code editions.
Operational Excellence, Compliance and Operations
NFPA weekly update: Oct. 14-18, 2024
Several first draft reports for upcoming codes and standards editions are open for public commenting.
Products, Lighting Products, Interior Surfaces Products, Power and Electrical
Solutions: Lighting, flooring and electrical products
Lighting, flooring and electrical products on our radar.
Architecture, Architecture for Health Showcase, Architecture Profiles
A new paradigm for pediatric care
Utah hospital designed to support young patients’ physical and mental well-being alike.
Operational Excellence, Compliance and Operations
NFPA weekly update: Oct. 7-11, 2024
A correction is made to NFPA 1, Fire Code, and other committees released final ballots and meeting minutes..
Architecture, Interior Design
Ceiling solution heightens comfort
Hospital opts for ceiling tiles that blend a natural appearance with high noise reduction properties.
Operational Excellence, Compliance and Operations
ASHE successfully defends vote on remote damper inspection
Eliminating routine visual damper inspections will help to protect patients and staff while saving costs.
Operational Excellence, Compliance and Operations
NFPA weekly update: Sept. 30 to Oct. 4, 2024
Six NFPA documents are open for public input, and the National Electrical Code committee makes progress on the 2026 edition.
The Joint Commission, Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA)
NFPA standards open for public comment
Plus: The Joint Commission updates life safety standards, IAHSS updates drug diversion guideline, CMS updates signage on patient rights.