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EPISODE · Apr 1, 2025 · 16 MIN

From Codes to Compliance: NFPA Standards for Facility Managers

from Connected FM · host Brent Ward, Ray Bizal, Elizabeth Shelton

Facility managers play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of their buildings, occupants, and operations. In this episode, Brent Ward, owner of Left Coast Facilities Consulting, and Ray Bizal, Director of Regional Operations for NFPA, dive into the impact of NFPA standards on facility management. They explore essential fire, electrical, and life safety codes, along with standards for wildfire and active shooter preparedness. The discussion highlights key updates, including the mandatory inspection practices introduced in the 2023 edition of NFPA 70B, emphasizing the need for compliance to protect business continuity and brand reputation.This episode is sponsored by Envoy.Resources from the episode:NFPA's website Connect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org

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Brent Ward and Ray Bizal break down NFPA standards and why they matter for facility managers. From fire safety to the latest NFPA 70B updates, learn how compliance protects people, buildings, and business continuity.

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