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Growth in Codes and Standards is Essential to Safety within Cannabis Oil Extraction Facilities

National Fire Protection Association

Facilities of all shapes and sizes began popping up in states where cannabis was legalized to be manufactured. The overall goal of NFPA 420 is to address the protection of facilities where cannabis is being grown or processed from fire and related hazards. With the increase in demand came a need for an increase in supply.

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An Electrical Inspector’s Role in Reducing Electric Shock Drowning

National Fire Protection Association

has been said that ESD is the catch-all phrase that encompasses all in-water shock casualties and fatalities. Requiring all luminaires and retrofit kits to be listed and identified for use in their intended environment. This requirement doesn’t become effective until January 1, 2026. of the 2020 NEC.

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Emergency Management for Major Events

CCEM Strategies

This involves identifying potential hazards, such as natural disasters, civil unrest, terrorism threats, and public health emergencies that could impact the event. The 2026 World Cup will span the whole North American continent, operating across 16 cities, three countries and their respective football associations.

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State Legislative Update: 2024 Legislation Impacting the Security Industry

Security Industry Association

The author has indicated she will reintroduce the measure for the 2025-2026 session. That state “consensus” model that has emerged features enforcement by state attorney generals (no private right of action) and all similar state laws include essential security-use exemptions. states with such measures to 20. 2) A medical alert. (3)