With the right conditions — typically water that’s not moved or exchanged frequently, and with tepid to warm temperatures — Legionella thrives in piped water system biofilm. 

Explore the importance of maintaining good water quality in domestic hot water systems beyond pathogen mitigation in this article by Armin Madani.

The NFPA Standards Council, appointed by the NFPA Board of Directors, is comprised of 13 members. 

The annual campaign encourages the public to learn about and get involved in building safety with this year’s theme of "Game On!"

The CDC says hand sanitizer does not prevent transmission of the highly contagious stomach bug surging in the U.S.

Jimmy Jönsson has been elected secretary-treasurer; and Mark Hopkins, Elizabeth (Carcone) Pennacchio, and Michael Wojcik have been elected as directors on the SFPE Board of Directors.  

SFPE Announces the 2025 European Conference & Expo on Fire Safety Engineering to be held 9-10 April 2025 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

OSHA Education Center and the University of South Florida have expanded their mission to ensure the safety of construction professionals with the launch of an enhanced 10-Hour Construction Safety Training course.

Plumbing engineer Jack DeVine simplifies the process of designing sprinkler systems for storage occupancies by breaking it down into manageable steps.

The final rule explicitly requires the equipment to properly fit any construction worker who needs it, improving protections from hazardous conditions.