The Data Center Boom: Implications for Fire and Electrical Safety

When:  Fri, Oct 9, 2026 from 12:00 to 13:00 (ET)
Associated with  All Member Forum

The explosive growth of data centers is shaping modern infrastructure across industries at an unprecedented pace. This webinar will explore the rapid expansion of data center facilities and its implications on fire protection, life safety, and electrical safety disciplines.  

Although often perceived as unique and highly specialized buildings, data centers also share many common safety and code requirements with other commercial and industrial facilities.  

What You’ll Learn from the Webinar  

Join NFPA fire protection and electrical technical leads as they discuss relevant NFPA® codes and standards that directly impact data center design, inspection, enforcement, and emergency response, including but not limited to:  

  • NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code®  
  • NFPA 70B, Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance 
  • NFPA 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems
  • NFPA 75, Standard for Fire Protection of Information Technology Equipment 
  • NFPA 1, Fire Code 

This free presentation will also include an overview of recent research efforts, highlight unique data center operational and safety considerations, and provide practical insights for inspectors, enforcers, and first responders to help them effectively manage fire and electrical risks in these essential facilities. 

Who Should Attend? 

This webinar is valuable for professionals in a variety of roles, such as: 

  • Environmental health and safety (EHS) managers 
  • Facility and plant operations managers 
  • Facility designers and engineers  
  • Maintenance supervisors and technicians 
  • Fire, electrical, and building life safety inspectors 
  • Quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) inspectors  
  • Electrical engineers and specialists 
  • Safety consultants and compliance officers 

Take this opportunity to improve your understanding of the unique hazards involved in the data center boom, reduce risks, and help protect workers and first responders. Register today!