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Emergency and Standby Power Systems

March 18, 2025
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Sporty weather season in the United States inspires a revisit of best practice for designing, building and maintaining the systems that provide limited electricity when the primary source fails. We have been active in the development of this and related titles for decades and have presented several proposals to the technical committee. Public input for the 2028 Revision will be received until June 4, 2025.

Electrical building, World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago (1892)

FREE ACCESS to the 2022 Edition of NFPA 110 Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems

The scope of NFPA 110 and NFPA 111 are close coupled  and summarized below:

NFPA 110 Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems. This standard contains requirements covering the performance of emergency and standby power systems providing an alternate source of electrical power to loads in buildings and facilities in the event that the primary power source fails.

NFPA 111 Stored Electrical Energy for Emergency and Standby Power Systems. This standard shall cover performance requirements for stored electrical energy systems providing an alternate source of electrical power in buildings and facilities in the event that the normal electrical power source fails.

FIRST DRAFT AGENDA | August 2022

Public comment on the First Draft of the 2025 Edition will be received until May 31, 2023.  

We have advocated in this standard since 1996 and still use the original University of Michigan Workspace; though those workspaces must be upgraded to the new Google Sites during 2021.  We provide a link to the Standards Michigan Workspace and invite you to join any of our electrical colloquia which are hosted jointly with the IEEE Education & Healthcare Facilities Committee four times per month in European and American time zones.  See our CALENDAR for the next online meeting; open to everyone.

Issue: [96-04]

Category: Electrical, Risk

Contact: Mike Anthony, Robert Arno, Neal Dowling, Jim Harvey, Robert Schuerger, Mike Hiler

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Copper can’t be mined fast enough to electrify the United States

March 18, 2025
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Edison electric vehicle | National Park Service, US Department of the Interior

Bridge Michigan: Researchers say a copper shortage could imperil Michigan’s EV future

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March 17, 2025
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March 17, 2025
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Finian’s Rainbow

March 15, 2025
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“Finian’s Rainbow” is a musical (written by E.Y. Harburg – University of Michigan 1918) that tells the story of an Irishman named Finian McLonergan who comes to the United States with his daughter Sharon to bury a pot of gold stolen from a leprechaun. Finian believes that if he buries the gold in the soil of Fort Knox, it will grow and multiply, allowing him to live a life of luxury.

However, the town they settle in, Rainbow Valley, is owned by a racist senator named Billboard Rawkins, who wants to evict the sharecroppers living on the land. With the help of a local activist named Woody, Sharon and the sharecroppers team up to stop Rawkins’ eviction plans.

Meanwhile, Og, the leprechaun whose gold Finian stole, comes to America to get his gold back. Og meets and falls in love with Susan, the mute daughter of the sharecropper Woody, and realizes that he wants to stay in America with her.

The story deals with themes of racism, prejudice, and the American dream, and features memorable like “Old Devil Moon,” “How Are Things in Glocca Morra?” and “If This Isn’t Love.”

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Kentucky Hot Brown

March 14, 2025
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An American hot sandwich originally created at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, by Fred K. Schmidt in 1926. It is a variation of traditional Welsh rarebit and was one of two signature sandwiches created by chefs at the Brown Hotel shortly after its founding in 1923. It was created to serve as an alternative to ham and egg late-night dinners requested by its guests in the early hours of the morning after an evening of dancing; its ballroom accommodating upwards 1200 guests.

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“All Glory, Laud and honour”

March 13, 2025
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“All Glory, Laud and Honour” is a hymn written by Theodulf of Orléans around 820 AD, originally in Latin as “Gloria, laus et honor.” Composed during his imprisonment in Angers, France, it was meant for Palm Sunday, celebrating Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

The hymn became part of liturgical traditions, sung during processions. Translated into English by John Mason Neale in 1854, it gained widespread use in Anglican and other churches. Its enduring melody, often paired with the text, is attributed to Melchior Teschner (1615). The hymn remains a staple in Christian worship, especially during Holy Week.

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THE GLOBAL LANGUAGE FOR COLOUR

March 13, 2025
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Colours determine our lives – consciously and subconsciously. They give us direction, influence our emotions, act as a means of communication, underline individuality and give us our identity. RAL colours have existed in all areas of our lives for decades and they set the colour standards for clear global communication of colour in architecture, design, skilled trades and industry.

Enter into the three RAL colour ranges with over 2,500 clearly specified shades for professional colour design. Find out on our website about our colour collections, our analogue and digital products as well as the latest trends from the world of RAL colours.

Paint Hazard Management

March 13, 2025
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NFPA 1 Fire Code does not have a specific section dedicated solely to painting facility safety. However, there are several sections within NFPA 1 that address fire safety requirements relevant to painting facilities. These sections provide guidelines and standards for various aspects of fire prevention and protection. Here are some key sections within NFPA 1 that are relevant to painting facility safety:

  1. Chapter 10: Hazardous Materials: This chapter outlines requirements for the storage, handling, and use of hazardous materials, including paints, solvents, and flammable liquids. It covers topics such as storage limitations, ventilation, spill control, and fire protection measures.
  2. Chapter 13: Spraying, Dipping, and Coating Using Flammable or Combustible Materials: This chapter addresses specific fire safety requirements for spray booths, spray rooms, and dip tanks used in painting and coating operations. It covers aspects such as construction, ventilation, electrical equipment, ignition sources, and fire suppression systems.
  3. Chapter 15: Spraying and Dipping Operations: This chapter provides general requirements for spray finishing operations, including safety precautions, ventilation, electrical equipment, and handling of flammable or combustible materials.
  4. Chapter 16: Combustible Dust-Producing Operations: While not specific to painting, this chapter is important for facilities that generate combustible dust during surface preparation or other operations. It addresses fire and explosion hazards associated with combustible dust, providing requirements for dust control, ventilation, equipment, and other safety measures.

These sections highlight key areas within NFPA 1 that can guide painting facility safety. It is essential to consult the latest edition of NFPA 1 and any applicable local or state fire codes to ensure compliance with the most up-to-date requirements and regulations specific to your location and facility type.

UpCodes: Free Access to State Variations of NFPA 1

We maintain this title, and related titles in the NFPA catalog on the standing agenda of our periodic Paint colloquia; open to everyone.   Use the login credentials at the upper right of our home page.

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