NFPA Standards
The mission of the international nonprofit NFPA is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating scientifically-based consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education. NFPA membership totals more than 75,000 individuals from around the world and more than 80 national trade and professional organizations.
 NFPA 1 - Fire Code, 2009 Edition For a comprehensive, integrated approach to fire code regulation and hazard management, nothing beats the new NFPA 1: Fire Code. Adopted in jurisdictions throughout North America, this gateway to total fire safety contains extracts from and references to more than 130 NFPA® more info |
 NFPA 75 - Standard for the Protection of Information Technology Equipment, 2009 EditionThe 2009 NFPA 75: Standard for the Protection of Information Technology Equipment provides the latest requirements for computer installations needing fire protection and special building construction, rooms, more info |
 NFPA 101 - Life Safety Code® Handbook, 2009 EditionLife safety has evolved! Don't let uncertainty about what new LSC requirements mean or how to apply them slow down jobs and compromise safety. Put reliable application advice at your fingertips with NFPA®'s exclusive 2009 Life Safety Code Handbook. 1,392pp.. more info |
 NFPA 101 - Life Safety Code, 2009 EditionThe benchmark for safety in all types of structures has been fully updated with new and revised requirements that work together more effectively than ever to minimize danger to life from the effects of fire and related hazards. more info |
 NFPA 1021 - Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, 2009 EditionMake sure fire service leaders are prepared to address multiple challenges on the fireground, at the station, and in the community. NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications identifies more info |
 NFPA 1026 - Standard for Incident Management Personnel Professional Qualifications, 2009 EditionNFPA 1026: Standard for Incident Management Personnel Professional Qualifications is a brand new Standard that identifies job performance requirements for personnel performing more info |
 NFPA 1031 - Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner, 2009 EditionFire prevention and life safety depends on thorough, accurate fire inspection of occupancies and review of building plans--including an understanding of performance-based code options. more info |
 NFPA 1033 - Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator, 2009 EditionThis critical Standard identifies the minimum job performance requirements necessary to perform as a fire investigator in both the private and public sectors. An expanded scope applies to all fire investigations more info |
 NFPA 1143 - Standard for Wildland Fire Management, 2009 EditionEvery year, wildland fire incidents in North America pose increasing threats to adjacent communities, often overwhelming the resources of local first responders. The 2009 NFPA 1143: Standard for Wildland Fire Management recognizes the development of themore info |
 NFPA 17 - Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 2009 EditionKeep equipment in top shape and ready to respond with the latest requirements on all functions for dry chemical extinguishing systems, from design to operation and recharging,more info |
 NFPA 1901 - Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, 2009 EditionUpdated to provide better safety and effectiveness of fire apparatus, the 2009 NFPA 1901 defines the requirements for new automotive fire apparatus designed to be used under emergency conditions for. more info |
 NFPA 220 - Standard on Types of Building Construction, 2009 EditionRevised to reflect current construction descriptions and technologies, NFPA 220: Standard on Types of Building Construction defines construction. more info |
NFPA develops, publishes, and disseminates timely consensus codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks. Virtually every building, process, service, design, and installation in society today is affected by NFPA documents. More than 300 NFPA codes and standards are used around the world.
The National Fire Protection Association ( NFPA), celebrating its 100th anniversary, has led the way to fire safety since 1896. The mission of the international nonprofit organization is to reduce the burden of fire on the quality of life by advocating scientifically-based consensus codes and standards, research, and education for fire and related safety issues.
The Association publishes the National Fire Codes and the Learn Not to Burn Curriculum used to educate schoolchildren around the world about fire safety.
The lifeblood of NFPA is its consensus standards-making system, which produces the National Fire Codes, 275 codes and standards covering all areas of fire safety and used in nearly every country in the world. In some way, virtually every building, process, service, design, and installation in society today is affected by the codes and standards developed through this open system.
Two of the many NFPA codes that have achieved world-wide recognition, adoption, and enforcement are:
- The Life Safety Code : NFPA 101, which provides requirements for building design, construction, operation, and maintenance to protect occupants from fire, smoke, and fumes or similar emergencies, and
- The National Electrical Code : NFPA 70, which addresses proper electrical systems and equipment installation to protect people and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity in buildings and structures.
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