What does New York State Office of fire prevention and control do?

The New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control strives to be the nationally recognized leader in fire services, delivering the highest quality, state of the art, and most comprehensive training, response, and technical assistance programs and services to emergency responders, local entities, and the citizens of New York State.

Is there a PFOA problem in New York State?

In early 2016, New York, joined by Vermont and New Hampshire, urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to acknowledge that PFOA contamination is a national problem that requires consistent federal guidelines.

What kind of foam is used in fire fighting?

Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) is used in fire-fighting foam and is a newly listed hazardous substance (as is PFOA). See fact sheet about Storage and Use of Fire Fighting Foams.

What are the NFPA standards for fire extinguishers?

Development Stage Code/Standard # Name NFPA 4 Standard for Integrated Fire Protection NFPA 10 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers NFPA 11 Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Exp NFPA 11A Standard for Medium- and High-Expansion

When is polystyrene foam banned in New York?

For these reasons, certain expanded polystyrene foam products will be banned in New York to protect the environment, our communities, and to support sustainable materials management. January 1, 2022.

Do you need NFPA 701 certification for flame retardant fabric?

If a fabric meets the NFPA 701 standards in these three areas, the fabric is considered flame retardant and receives a NFPA 701 certification. Though NFPA 701 is the national standard, it is not a law or regulation in itself. Authority to make and enforce laws and regulations in this area is granted to state and local governments.

Do you need NFPA 701 certification for draperies?

Many state and local governments have not developed their own standards. Instead, they require that draperies used in public spaces meet the NFPA 701 standard. The 2005 Florida Fire Prevention Code, for example, specifies in Chapter 20 that fabric used in places of assembly must meet NFPA 701 standards.