Code & Compliance·February 19, 2026Firetrace Executive Addresses Key Myths in BESS Fire ProtectionJoe DeBellis, Global Head of Clean Energy at Firetrace International, clarifies common misconceptions about fire suppression in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), citing new survey data on public perception and safety.
Code & Compliance·February 19, 2026LA City Council Advances Proposal to Clear Hillside Encampments in High-Risk Fire ZonesThe Los Angeles City Council has directed the city attorney to draft changes to the municipal code that would grant officials more authority to remove homeless encampments from areas designated as 'Very High Fire Severity Zones,' even without the property owner's consent.
Code & Compliance·January 16, 2026Using automated tools to track regulatory changes? "Use our API" - Federal RegisterFire protection professionals relying on automated tools to monitor the Federal Register are encountering new access restrictions, including CAPTCHAs and IP-based blocks, intended to curb aggressive scraping. The agency is directing users toward its official API instead.
Code & Compliance·January 16, 2026Bill proposes consolidation of Indiana fire servicesIndiana Senate Bill 270, recently passed by a key committee, would require underperforming township fire and EMS providers to merge with neighboring services, potentially reshaping fire protection delivery across the state.
Code & Compliance·January 15, 2026Milwaukee pushing sprinkler retrofit requirements for senior housingMilwaukee's fire chief and mayor are leveraging recent apartment fire incidents to build support for mandatory sprinkler retrofits in older senior housing facilities.
Code & Compliance·January 12, 2026NFPA enhances digital codes platform with AI technologyThe National Fire Protection Association has integrated artificial intelligence capabilities into its digital codes and standards platform to improve user navigation and code research efficiency.
