Cal Fire's updated fire-hazard maps will double the area of locally managed land that must comply with safety codes
Cal Fire will begin rolling out new fire-hazard severity maps, which are expected to more than double the land in ...
CA Expands High 'Fire Hazard' Zones, Stricter Building Codes Coming
The number of California acres mapped into higher "fire hazard severity zones" is doubling. Stricter fire safety building ...
Campus Safety Magazine4d
Achieving Code-Compliant School Security with Fire-Rated and Forced-Entry Resistant Glass
Window glazing manufacturers have developed systems that can realize security goals and building codes without compromising ...
Council debates repeal of fire sprinkler code
Prior Lake’s fire chief is hoping City Council members will tip the balance between fire codes and economic development in favor of safety. On Monday, council members considered repealing ...
The Hour4d
Norwalk's 1920 Bar and Bistro, closed after fire code violation, shutting its doors permanently: Owner
Bar and Bistro, at 2 Wilton Ave., has closed permanently for the owner's "personal circumstances" after a fire code violation ...
BusinessMirror7d
Examining the challenges of fire safety in the PHL: From residential subdivisions to high-rise towers
The Fire Code of the Philippines is Republic Act (RA) 9514, which was enacted in 2008. It’s a law that establishes fire safety standards and guidelines for the country. The Bureau of Fire Protection ...
Science Daily16h
Generating international testing standards for large outdoor fires
The recent LA fires drove home how dangerous wildfires can be when they encroach on urban areas. So-called 'wildland-urban interface' fires are on the rise. However, building codes and standards have ...
Flat owners urged by MP to check fire safety forms
Dr Al Pinkerton, Liberal Democrat MP for Surrey Heath, wants residents to get in touch if they have an EWS1 form completed by ...
Los Angeles Times2d
Cal Fire’s updated fire-hazard maps will double the area of locally managed land that must comply with safety codes
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection began rolling out a long-awaited update to its fire hazard severity zones Monday, which is set to more than double the number of acres in ...