Emerging technology for life safety—Remote access

Apr 30, 2023

As technology changes, there are adaptations that the Fire Life Safety industry is adopting.  It is important to understand the benefits of these new technologies to continue saving lives of our building occupants and first responders. This podcast covers Emerging Technology for Designers, Installers, Code Officials, Owners and Users of Fire and Life Safety Systems.

Series | Let's Talk Fire & Life Safety | Speaker Bio 

NEMA value and recent achievements

Mar 31, 2023

In this podcast, our speakers highlight key activities and value of the Fire, Life Safety, Security & Emergency Communication Section and the Health Care Communication & Emergency Call Systems Section.

Series | Let's Talk Fire & Life Safety | Speaker Bios

UL 268 Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems and the updates you need to know

Feb 28, 2023

As time has brought changes to many technologies in our daily lives, so too has the need for changes to be made in smoke detection for the built environment.  This podcast explains the general status of the UL 268 standard and important future dates surrounding the use of smoke detectors.

Series | Let's Talk Fire & Life Safety | Speaker Bio

Why should you adopt the latest NFPA and ICC Codes?

Jan 31, 2023

NEMA supports a three-year adoption cycle by states and local jurisdictions for national model building codes to coincide with the national revision cycles. Our speakers discuss the importance of adopting the latest NFPA and ICC Codes as well as some of the challenges.

Series | Let's Talk Fire & Safety | Speaker Bios

The California Energy Commission and its Energy Efficiency Regulations

Jul 4, 2022

speaker-Alex-BosenbergStaff discusses the CEC and its energy efficiency regulations for Appliances (Title 20) and Buildings (Title 24).

NEMA Regulatory Training Module 7: CA Energy Commission Regulations | *NEMA Members

The U.S. DOE Process Improvement Rule

Jun 27, 2022

speaker-Alex-BosenbergStaff discusses the Appliance Standards program’s Process Improvement Rule of 1996 and subsequent amendments to present day.

NEMA Regulatory Training Module 6: DOE Process Rule | *NEMA Members

The U.S. DOE Appliance Efficiency Standards Certification and Enforcement Program

Jun 20, 2022

speaker-Alex-BosenbergStaff discusses the process for and mechanisms related to the U.S. DOE Certification Compliance and Enforcement (CCE) program.

NEMA Regulatory Training Module 5: DOE Certification and Enforcement | *NEMA Members

The Legislative Process for Appliance Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards

Jun 13, 2022

speaker-Alex-BosenbergStaff discusses how Congressional legislation can establish or amend laws for minimum energy efficiency standards in the U.S.

NEMA Regulatory Training Module 4: Legislative EE Regs | *NEMA Members

The U.S. DOE Direct Final Rule Process

Jun 6, 2022

speaker-Alex-BosenbergStaff discusses the process by which stakeholders may petition the U.S. Department of Energy for a Direct Final rule for minimum energy conservation standards. 

NEMA Regulatory Training Module 3: DOE Direct Final Rule | *NEMA Members

U.S. DOE Negotiated Rulemakings and the ASRAC

Jun 3, 2022

speaker-Alex-BosenbergStaff discusses the negotiated rulemaking process for U.S. Department of Energy minimum energy conservation standards and the Appliance Standards and Rulemakings Advisory Committee (ASRAC) which advises the Secretary of Energy about appliance energy efficiency rulemakings. 

NEMA Regulatory Training Module 2: DOE Regulatory Negotiated | *Members Only