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What are the preventative measures in the Construction Fire Safety Plan?
October 3, 2025
The Construction Fire Safety Plan (CFSP) developed by NFPA 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations is a valuable tool for all parties trying to prevent fire loss in these buildings.
What are some of the important elements of NFPA 241’s Construction Fire Safety Plan?
October 3, 2025
Fires in buildings under construction or renovation are an ongoing problem often caused by electric ignition from power equipment and heat sources with inadequate clearances to combustibles.
What liability hazards are associated with day spas?
August 15, 2025
According to Statista.com, in 2023 there were 21,840 day spas in the US in this fast-growing market segment. These popular day get-aways have liability hazards unique to the industry and beyond those common to traditional beauty salons.
What unique property hazards do spa occupancies present?
August 15, 2025
The spa industry is booming in the US, reaching $22.99 billion in 2025 as reported by Fortune Business Insights, and day spas claim a 57.12% share of that total. It is important for insurance professionals to recognize and address property hazards.
What hazard mitigation measures are associated with nail salons?
July 30, 2025
Nail salons are an important segment of the beauty industry, with over 200,000 using manicure and pedicure stations.
Why is it important to understand hazard mitigation standards associated with the beauty industry?
July 30, 2025
The US beauty industry is valued at over 220 billion dollars annually, with an expected growth rate of almost 7% in the next 8 years.
What guidance does NFPA provide concerning hot work for protecting buildings under construction or renovation?
June 6, 2025
Hot work should only be done in areas that are designated as fire safe.
What NFPA standards address fires in buildings under construction or renovation?
June 6, 2025
NFPA research identifies fire origin and other details for a variety of fire and safety hazards.
Are different types of hoods needed in commercial cooking operations?
May 2, 2025
Commercial cooking equipment that produces various types of exhaust must be protected with a hood.
Do all commercial cooking installations require hood-duct and automatic extinguishing system protection?
May 2, 2025
An underwriter recently asked if a certain cooking installation needed a complete hood-duct and automatic extinguishing system.