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Materials flammability

Since the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 was passed, annual U.S. fire fatalities have decreased by more than 50%. NIST’s fire research has played a crucial role in saving thousands of lives annually. Find out more about 50 years of fire safety advances thanks to NIST's work.

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Flammability Reduction Group provides virtual seminar on Reducing the Fire Risk of Residential Upholstered Furniture Fires as part of SFPE Member Series

Blog Posts

Saving Lives by Making Upholstered Furniture More Resistant to Fire

Knocking Down Fences for Fire Research

Rescuing Our History from the Ashes

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