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Current NRS / NAC 477

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PUBLIC MEETINGS - NAC Workshop

The purpose of the workshop is to solicit comments from interested persons on the following general topics that may be addressed in the proposed regulations:
Proposed changes to regulations may include but is not limited to fee increases including fees for Certificates of Compliance, Hazardous Materials, Plans Examination, and Licensing. Proposed changes may include replacing or updating words in the text, clarifying language, simplifying categories and other possible suggestions. Review of current Fire Code.

• Agenda for Adoption Hearing - 12/05/2022
• Notice of Intent to Act Upon a Regulation Notice of Public Hearing - 12/05/2022
• Notice of NAC 477 Workshop - 7/20/2022
• NAC 477 Workshop Agenda - 07/20/2022
• Proposed Changes to NAC 477 - 07192022
• NAC 477 Summary - 07/20/2022

Alerts and Press Releases from the State Fire Marshal

• Governor's Proclamation - 2020 National Fire Prevention Week
• Sparky Awards and Beacon of Safety - FPAN 2020
• School Safety Considerations in Response to Covid 19 - 08/17/2020
• Mike Dzyak Announced as Nevada State Fire Marshal - 07/27/2020
• Governor's Proclamation - 2019 Fire Prevention Week - 6 - 12 October
• Universal Security Instruments Recalls 180K Smoke Detectors
• Governor's Proclamation - 2019 National Burn Awareness Week - February 3-9
• Governor's Proclamation - 2018 Fire Pevention Week - October 7 - 14
• NFPA First Responder Health & Wellness Symposium - June 13, 2018 - Las Vegas
• Arson Awareness Week Poster - May 6-12, 2018
• Governor's Proclamation - 2018 Arson Awareness Week - May 6 - 12
• Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarm
• Wildfire Community Preparedness Day - May 5, 2018
• Nevada State Fire Marshal Urges You to Change Your Smoke Alarm Batteries - Fall 2017
• Nevada State Fire Marshal Urges Checking Fire Extinguishers for Kidde Brand Due to Recall - November 2017
• Kidde Brand Recall - Placard - November 2017
• Fire Prevention Week Governors Proclamation 8-14 October 2017
• Campus Fire Safety Awareness Month - Spetember 2017
• Carson Ranger District Institutes Temporary Shooting Restriction - 6/30/2017
• SFM Training Records Management System RFP - May 5, 2017
• SERC Special Meeting & Workshop 10/5/2016
• Beatty Fire Report - DPS Press Release 12/30/2015
• Unapproved Fire Extinguishers Alert - 3/6/2013
• Fraud Alert - RMZ Fire Safety Scam - 12/11/2014
• Nevada AG Announces Arrest in RMZ Fire Safety Scam - May 2015
• Nevada AG Announces Guilty Plea in RMZ Fire Safety Scam
• Open Flame Prohibited in State Public Buildings - 11/5/2008

State Fire Marshal Opinions

• SFM Opinion 16-01 - Fire Alarm Testing - 05/24/2016
• SFM Opinion 15-02 - Deficiency vs Impairment Notification to AHJ - 07/22/2015
• SFM Opinion 15-01 - NAC 477.410 & 477.425 - Tagging Extinguishers and Systems Under Federal Jurisdiction - 02/27/2015
• SFM Opinion 11-01 (2011) has been rescinded due to changes in NAC Chapter 477 effective 1/16/2015
• SFM Opinion 08-01 (2008) - NFPA 25 - Obstruction Investigation has been rescinded due to the adoption of the 2011 edition of NFPA 25 effective 1/16/2015

Fire Service Events

• 2017 Fire Service Events - FAMA/FEMSA

Reports & Items of Interest

• International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFCF) - Scholarships
• NSFA FYI Tax Reform Information 2018
• US CPSC - Request for Preservation of Hoverboard Incidents - 09/1108/2017
• AMI Meter Review (Very Large File)
• Emergency Response Guidebook - 2016 Edition
• Emergency Response Guidebook - 2012 Edition
• Topical Fire Series Report - FEMA - Hotel and Motel Fires - January 2010
• Final Report - Las Vegas Hilton Fire, Las Vegas, NV - 02/10/1981
• Final Report - MGM Grand Hotel Fire, Las Vegas, NV - 03/11/1981
• Final Report - PEPCON Explosion, Henderson, NV - 08/10/1988
• Final Report - Mizpah Hotel Fire, Reno, NV - 10/31/2006
• Final Report - Beatty Industrial Fire Incident - 12/30/2015

Fire Service Careers Available in Nevada and other Areas

Looking for a career in the Fire Service?  Here are some options for you around the State of Nevada and other areas of the US........

• Volunteer Firefighter Opportunities in Nevada

American Red Cross - Home Fire Campaign

A working smoke alarm is a proven lifesaver in allowing individuals to get out of their home when a fire strikes. If you don’t have an alarm, or don’t know if it works, Red Cross volunteers and partners are available to install them free of charge.

• Contact the Northern Chapter - Northern Nevada Areas
• Contact the Southern Chapter - Southern Nevada Areas