A Common Goal for the Built Environment:
Green and Fire Safe!

The National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM) “Green Buildings and Fire Safety – Bridging the Gap” Project aims to bring together emergency responders and code enforcement officials with various aspects of the Green Building community to develop sustainable building strategies that incorporate effective fire safety practices. NASFM’s website, www.greenbuildingfiresafety.org, is being developed as a central forum for the sharing of information and experiences on these topics. Through our combined efforts, we can help protect people, buildings, the environment, and the planet – a winning combination!

Green buildings have become a mainstay of building design and construction in the United States with the important goal of conserving energy and resources. 

What impact do these new practices, techniques and policies have on fire safety?  Fire officials have some questions, including...

• How do you permit new green buildings?
• How do you fight fires in these buildings?
• What impact do recycled materials have on combustibility?

This site has been created to serve as a place to exchange information among practitioners, fire departments, fire marshals and the green community. You can help!  If you have information to share, a question to ask, or an experience to relate, please participate in our Discussion Forum, or click here to suggest a resource or send an inquiry to info@greenbuildingfiresafety.org.

NASFM reserves the right to decide whether topics and resources suggested by others are posted or linked.

While NASFM may support certain standards, NASFM does not endorse or recommend a specific company’s products or services.

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