STBOA Articles
November 8, 2017
Tik Tok Outlet Challenge – Electrical Safety (February 2020)
Massachusetts high school students are imitating a dangerous viral video circulating on the social media app Tik Tok that has firefighters issuing an alert. According to news reports it’s called “the outlet challenge” and involves partially inserting the plug of a cellphone charger into an outlet, and then sliding a penny down the wall onto the exposed prongs. The results include sparks and damage to the electrical system. Fore more information click on the following link https://community.nfpa.org/community/safety-source/blog/2020/01/22/firefighters-warn-parents-of-viral-tik-tok-outlet-challenge
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September 7, 2017
Benefits of Participating in the ICC Code Development Process
Imagine a world where you can shape the
regulations that ensure the health, safety and
welfare of the people who live in, work in and
visit the community you serve, as well as the
world! While doing this, you can vastly increase
your knowledge and engage in meaningful
discussions on points of law that impact quality
of life and safety. In addition, you could help to
raise the profile of your profession, improving
the lives of your colleagues.
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September 7, 2017
The Building Code Profession Is Dying Out, and That’s a Problem
Many of the officials who check construction plans and inspect buildings for safety are on the cusp of retirement—and they’re not being replaced.
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