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Volume 20 February 2018 Edition National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Founded in 1896, NFPA is a global, nonprofit organiza- tion devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. The association delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in further- ing the NFPA mission. For more information, visit www.nfpa.org. All NFPA codes and standards can be viewed online for free at www.nfpa.org/free- access. 33