Codes & Standards: Fire, Life Safety
NFPA Reports Variances in Fire Death Rates among States
Although fire deaths in the United States have declined significantly from 5,804 in 1980 to 3,347 in 1999, there are big variations between states, according to an analysis of fire death patterns by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
SFPE Updates Fire Protection Engineering Guide
Providing a technical reference for fire-protection engineers, the Society of Fire Protection Engineers has released an updated version of its Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering.
