Kansas Boiler Safety Act Amendment Goes into Effect July 1

Topeka –  The Kansas Boiler Safety Act was amended in the 2022 legislative session.  HB 2005 was passed, which amended the provisions of the Boiler Safety Act (Boiler Act) to change the requirements for a boiler operating certi...

Radiation and Radioactive Risk

For Immediate Release

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has received inquiries recently around nuclear energy and Skille...

Recall issued for B-Air VP-33 blower

Recall issued for B-Air VP-33 blower

The Consumer Product Safety Commission report of Intertex’s recall of the B-Air VP-33 blower fans.

Please review the following information on the recall:

Description:

This recall involves the model VP-33 blower f...

Recall Issued for Royal Sovereign/Royal Centurian Portable Air Conditioners

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Royal Sovereign International Inc., of Rockleigh, New Jersey are announcing the recall of about 33,570 portable air conditioners. A faulty drain motor in the air conditioners can ig...

Child Care Center Active Shooter Lock Down Variance

The Office of the State Fire Marshal is issuing a state-wide variance from certain requirements of the Kansas Fire Prevention Code relating to the means of egress for child care center, preschool, and head start (CCC/PS/HS) locations. This variance extend...