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Industry leaders gathered at the 2025 Building Fire Safety Symposium to discuss evolving fire risks, global standards, and the critical role of education in protecting buildings and lives.

Join industry leaders in Philadelphia, Sept. 24–25, for NAMBA’s second annual Building Fire Safety Symposium - a deep dive into the future of fire safety in modern construction.

NAMBA held its first-ever Building Fire Safety Symposium from November 18-20, 2024. The event brought together architects, engineers, fire safety experts, building officials, and others to discuss the shared responsibility of ensuring fire safety in building design, manufacture, and construction.

Washington, DC — September 18th, 2024 — The North American Modern Building Alliance (NAMBA) is proud to announce its membership in the International Fire Safety Standards (IFSS) Coalition, a global effort to improve fire safety across the built environment. This partnership aligns with NAMBA’s mission to advocate for fire safety policies and the responsible use of plastic building materials in the construction industry.

The newly released final report of Grenfell tragedy of 2017 serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of fire safety in the design, construction, and regulation of both new buildings and the retrofitting of existing buildings.

On November 7, new exterior wall and exterior wall covering requirements will be in effect. The new requirements change how walls are designed, installed, tested, and inspected.