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Join UL Solutions, a strategic partner in NEMA's Energy Transition Campaign, for an insightful podcast featuring Ken McKinney Jr., Principle Engineer at UL Solutions for an insightful discussion about DC distribution systemsSpeaker Bios

This episode will focus on the difference between sprinkler systems and fire alarm systems and types of sprinkler heads.  It also covers the key NFPA documents that include sprinklers. Series | Let's Talk Fire & Life Safety | Speaker Bios

This episode highlights the changes in the fire alarm industry and how fast technology moves. As mentioned in this episode, NEMA maintains a library of fire and life safety documents. Series | Let's Talk Fire & Life Safety | Speaker Bio 

This episode is recorded in Spanish with a representative of the Costa Rican Fire Department. It features a discussion about the Costa Rican Fire Protection Regulations process and some history that led Costa Rica to become a success story in Latin America fire protection. Series | Let's Talk Fire

NFPA 1225 is the Standard for Emergency Services Communications which includes requirements for emergency responder communication enhancement systems (ERCES).  This is the third podcast on this topic and dives into more details with the application and installation of ERCES.Series | Let's Talk Fire & Life Safety |

This episode covers industry trends in sprinkler maintenance, code changes and automated testing and remote monitoring.  We hear perspectives from representatives from the National Fire Sprinkler Association and American Fire Sprinkler Association. Series | Let's Talk Fire & Life Safety | Speaker Bio

NFPA 1225 is the Standard for Emergency Services Communications which includes requirements for emergency responder communication enhancement systems (ERCES).  This is the second podcast on this topic and dives into the issues with the application and installation of ERCES. This show references The Safer Buildings Coalition Complete ERCES

In most Latin American countries there is no fire code while in others the only requirements related to Fire & Life Safety are found within the building code that was last updated in 2010. This podcast provides an overview of what NEMA is doing to

Two-way emergency communications systems for rescue assistance offer a means for individuals with mobility impairments to inform emergency responders they need assistance during emergency situations. This is a second podcast on the topic and dives into the importance of these systems. Series | Let's Talk Fire & Life Safety |

NFPA 101, the Life Safety code, addresses factors such as construction, protection and occupancy classifications needed to minimize danger to life from the effects of fire.  This episode covers the importance of the code and the key changes for the newest edition. Series | Let's Talk Fire & Life

NFPA 1225 is a new standard for emergency services communications that covers publicly and privately owned public safety communications centers such as public safety answering points, and the job performance requirements of public safety telecommunications personnel.  This podcast covers the main challenges with the Emergency Response Communication Emergency

NFPA 915 provides the minimum requirements for the procedures, methods transmission, data collection and documentation associated with remote inspections and tests.  Methods for conducting remote inspections and tests can range from handheld devices to other means, including, but not limited to, unmanned aircraft systems. Series | Let's Talk Fire

NFPA 715 is a new standard that covers all aspects of the installation of fuel gas warning equipment.  This is important given the increased concern over fuel gas hazards after several recent major fatal incidents involving combustible gas releases within residential and commercial occupancies. Series | Let's Talk Fire & Life

This month’s podcast covers several important changes to NFPA 72 – the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code – including remote access, CO mounted detectors, rechargeable batteries and cybersecurity. Series | Let's Talk Fire & Life Safety | Speaker Bios 

As technology changes, there are adaptations that the Fire Life Safety industry is adopting.  It is important to understand the benefits of these new technologies to continue saving lives of our building occupants and first responders. This podcast covers Emerging Technology for Designers, Installers, Code

In this podcast, our speakers highlight key activities and value of the Fire, Life Safety, Security & Emergency Communication Section and the Health Care Communication & Emergency Call Systems Section. Series | Let's Talk Fire & Life Safety | Speaker Bios

As time has brought changes to many technologies in our daily lives, so too has the need for changes to be made in smoke detection for the built environment.  This podcast explains the general status of the UL 268 standard and important future dates surrounding the use of

NEMA supports a three-year adoption cycle by states and local jurisdictions for national model building codes to coincide with the national revision cycles. Our speakers discuss the importance of adopting the latest NFPA and ICC Codes as well as some of the challenges. Series | Let's Talk Fire & Safety |

Staff discusses the CEC and its energy efficiency regulations for Appliances (Title 20) and Buildings (Title 24).NEMA Regulatory Training Module 7: CA Energy Commission Regulations | *NEMA Members

Staff discusses the Appliance Standards program’s Process Improvement Rule of 1996 and subsequent amendments to present day. NEMA Regulatory Training Module 6: DOE Process Rule | *NEMA Members

Staff discusses the process for and mechanisms related to the U.S. DOE Certification Compliance and Enforcement (CCE) program. NEMA Regulatory Training Module 5: DOE Certification and Enforcement | *NEMA Members

Staff discusses how Congressional legislation can establish or amend laws for minimum energy efficiency standards in the U.S.NEMA Regulatory Training Module 4: Legislative EE Regs | *NEMA Members

Staff discusses the process by which stakeholders may petition the U.S. Department of Energy for a Direct Final rule for minimum energy conservation standards. NEMA Regulatory Training Module 3: DOE Direct Final Rule | *NEMA Members

Staff discusses the negotiated rulemaking process for U.S. Department of Energy minimum energy conservation standards and the Appliance Standards and Rulemakings Advisory Committee (ASRAC) which advises the Secretary of Energy about appliance energy efficiency rulemakings. NEMA Regulatory Training Module 2: DOE Regulatory Negotiated | *Members Only

Staff reviews the common paths and processes by which the U.S. Department of Energy conducts regulatory proceedings to establish and update test procedures and energy conservation Standards for covered products and appliances. NEMA Regulatory Training Module 1: Intro to DOE Regulatory Training | * Members Only