Lithium-ion batteries and photovoltaic panels are technologies that may improve environmental sustainability, but also present challenges to fire protection engineers. Conversely, chemical flame retardants may lead to better fire outcomes, but also have potentially serious impacts on human health and the environment. Today on the podcast, we talk about some of the inherent frictions that exist between sustainability and fire protection efforts (2:43). Can we find the right balance to effectively achieve both?
Then, on a new Code Corner, for those who have ever wondered how NFPA codes and standards are developed and revised, NFPA engineer Shawn Mahoney offers an excellent overview of the process and how the public can get involved (31:40).
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Falls, Fires, and Older Adults
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The Persistent Problem of Construction Fires
A Better Fit For Female Firefighters
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The Rising Dangers of Home Fires
Cooking Fires and Turkey Fryers
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Flame Retardant Chemicals in Furniture
Energy, Climate, and California Burning
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