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NFPA Recommends Tougher Rules On Building Exit Inspections

QUINCY, Mass. (AP) -- A committee of the National Fire Protection Association on Wednesday recommended tougher fire-safety rules for building exit inspections in hopes of preventing a disaster like ...
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7 Measures That Define Effective Security Around the Fire Station

David Pacheco underscores the significance of integrating safety features, like advanced security systems and structure ...

Hawaiʻi Building Fires Are On The Rise; Safety Inspections Aren’t Keeping Up

Two fatal fires at the Wild Ginger Inn and the old Puʻuʻeo Poi Factory in Hilo expose gaps in the state's fire safety ...
The Independent

Scientists say walking 10,000 steps is a myth. Here’s how many you really need

Older women can significantly reduce their risk of early death by walking just 4,000 steps a day, new research suggests. Crucially, this benefit, which slashes the chance of premature mortality by ...