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The article discusses the preparedness efforts adopted by Clark County, Nevada Fire and building department following the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino fire on January 25, 2008. It states that the department conducted annual fire drills to manage the hard coordination they have observed during the fire. It adds that they facilitated policies for hot works. Meanwhile, it says that building department plans for annual inspection on resorts as they found out Monte Carlo's unpermitted works. INSET: Hard Lessons.

The article focuses on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 80 standard, also known as Standard for Fire Doors and Fire Windows, for fire-protection rated doors related to healthcare facilities. Topics discussed include testing of fire door assemblies on an annual basis through NFPA 80; visual inspections and operational tests of maintenance work; and education related to requirements for fire door assemblies.

The article focuses on the findings of the fire and explosion at the West Fertilizer in West, Texas in April 2013. According to Rafael Moure-Eraso, chairman of the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB), the fire and explosion at the facility occurred due to the failure of the firm to take necessary disaster prevention precautions. Topics discussed include National Fire Protection Association 400, Hazardous Materials Code, storage of hazardous chemicals like ammonium nitrate, and fire investigation.

The article profiles Percy Bugbee, National Fire Prevention Association's (NFPA) first field secretary. It says that Bugbee was the first to promote fire prevention inspections by fire departments and the one who founded the fire prevention bureaus within fire departments. He became NFPA's second general manager after the retirement of Franklin Wentworth. It notes the contribution he has offered to the Industrial Advisory Committee of the Office of Civilian Defense by acting as its chairman.

The article offers information on the minimal documentation that is required for installing fire alarm systems in the U.S. buildings. It reports that fire inspectors test the alarm systems fixed by contractors in the buildings during which contractors should keep the documents having details regarding the system. It informs about the NFPA 72 code issued by the U.S. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) which provide information on the importance of the documentation.

The article offers information on the inspection of fire doors to sustain fire protection in buildings. In line with this, Section 7.2.1.15 has been added to the 2009 edition of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 ® Life Safety Code ® to deal with the annual inspection of fire doors required to swing in the direction of egress. It also discusses other sections that govern inspection requirements like the period of inspection for various occupancies.