NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) is an international nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property, and economic loss due to fire, electrical, and related hazards.
- NFPA was founded in 1896 in the United States as a committee on fire prevention.
- It has since become a leading authority on fire protection and safety codes and standards worldwide, serving as a trusted source for science-based information and knowledge on fire, electrical, and related hazards.
- NFPA has developed and publishes more than 300 codes and standards, including the widely used codes such as NFPA 70 (National Electric Code) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code).
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NFPA develops and publishes over 300 fire, electrical, and life safety codes and standards, including the widely used codes such as NFPA 70, NFPA 101, and NFPA 99.
NFPA Journal is a bimonthly magazine that covers the latest news and trends in fire protection and life safety, including research, technology, standards, and enforcement.
NFPA 70, also called the National Electric Code (NEC), is a standard for electrical installations in the United States that provides guidelines for wiring and electrical equipment installations for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
The NFPA 101 Life Safety Code is a set of minimum requirements for the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and structures to protect occupants from the hazards of fire, smoke, and other emergencies.
NFPA is a leading authority on fire protection and safety codes and standards worldwide, providing science-based information and knowledge on fire, electrical, and related hazards. It develops and publishes fire safety codes and standards that offer guidance and requirements for the design, construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of fire and life safety systems and equipment.
NFPA codes and standards can be purchased online from the NFPA website or through authorized distributors. Some codes and standards are available for free online viewing or download. Subscription services are also available for access to multiple codes and standards.
NFPA does not offer direct certification services. However, it provides codes and standards that are used by many third-party certification organizations to evaluate products, services, and systems for compliance with fire safety requirements. Certification by a third-party organization is typically required by regulatory bodies, insurers, or other stakeholders as evidence of compliance with fire safety codes and standards.