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What are the mitigation strategies to reduce electric shock drowning hazards in pools, spas, and hot tubs?
July 29, 2024
NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code provides detailed safe practices to be followed when installing and using electricity near pools and spas/hot tubs.
Is electric shock drowning a danger near swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs?
July 29, 2024
Water activities can be hazardous due to improper electric wiring around pools, spas, and hot tubs. According to the CPSC – Consumer Product Safety Commission, deaths occur almost every year from electrocutions in swimming pools and spas / hot tubs.
What are the mitigation strategies to reduce electric shock drowning hazards?
June 18, 2024
NFPA 303 (Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards) and ESDPA (Electric Shock Drowning Prevention Association) guidelines apply to marinas, dock owners, and boat owners / operators to help prevent electric shock drowning hazard.
What is electric shock drowning and which organizations provide mitigation guidelines?
June 18, 2024
Electric shock drowning – ESD – occurs when electric current from a boat or dock leaks into the water and incapacitates or electrocutes a nearby swimmer. According to the Electric Shock Drowning Prevention Association (ESDPA), hundreds of injuries and deaths have been directly attributed to this danger over several decades.
What guidance does the NFPA Standard 915 provide for remote inspections?
May 13, 2024
NFPA 915 addresses various aspects of Remote Video Inspections (RVIs). Remote inspections can take different forms, which would include a walkthrough of a facility or business for various purposes.
Is there an NFPA standard for remote inspections?
May 13, 2024
With the advent of reliable, handheld devices such as smart phones and tablets, there was increased interest in remote inspections. A number of organizations, including various governmental institutions, insurance companies, and private contractors were interested in the possibilities the new technology offered.
How many water supplies are required for automatic sprinkler systems?
April 11, 2024
The NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) requires that every sprinkler system have at least one water supply. There are exacting requirements on size connections, hardware, and monitoring of this supply.
What guidance does NFPA provide for automatic sprinkler system water supplies?
April 11, 2024
The most common method of water supply for automatic sprinkler systems is connection to a city or municipal main. The main must be the same size or larger than the sprinkler riser it is connected to.
What are some of the strategies NFPA 909 and NFPA 914 use to guide in the protection of cultural resource properties and structures?
March 13, 2024
The codes strongly emphasize the importance of adequate means of egress for anyone using the subject buildings.
What NFPA codes provide guidance for protection of historic and culturally signficant properties?
March 13, 2024
Two NFPA codes deal with protection of historic and culturally significant properties.