NFPA Conference & Expo 2023 news

The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) released survey results collected from over 330 industry professionals at the NFPA 2023 Conference & Expo®, the premier conference for fire, electrical, and life safety. The research findings reveal insights around trends and attitudes on digital transformation, training, and educational programs. NFPA 2023 Industry Trends Survey Eight in 10 respondents reported using digital tools on the job every day, with 43 percent using on...

Edwards, a pioneer in fire alarm, mass notification, and hazard warning systems, has announced the launch of Edwards ConnectedSafety+, a new SaaS life-cycle solution that optimizes the management of commercial fire installations. This next-generation system includes predictive maintenance insights, real-time event notifications, intelligent reporting, and a multi-site dashboard that enables managers to view all locations at once remotely or on-site. Edwards is a part of Carrier Global Corporat...

A new San Francisco Fire Code update, which requires the use of an approved temporary wireless fire detection and notification system during the construction of wood-frame buildings, has been hailed as a ‘pioneering moment in US construction history’ by fire safety experts. Wireless emergency and evacuation system solutions provider, Ramtech, and North American distribution partner, Space Age Electronics, have praised the San Francisco Fire Department following its decision to inclu...