NFPA weekly update: April 28 to May 2
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) manages more than 300 codes and works with more than 250 technical committees in its codes and standards development process. Below is a list of NFPA committee happenings for the week of April 28 to May 2.
Meeting notices and agendas
NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems. A notice and agenda for upcoming meetings taking place May 13-15 are posted under the “next” edition tab in the “first draft committee information” section. The meetings pertain to the first draft of the standard’s 2027 edition.
NFPA 37, Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines. Agendas for upcoming meetings taking place May 28-29 are posted under the “next edition” tab in the “first draft committee information” section. The meetings pertain to the first draft of the standard’s 2027 edition.
NFPA 101A, Guide on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety. A notice announcing an upcoming meeting taking place June 26 is posted under the “next edition” tab in the “first draft committee information” section. The meeting pertains to the first draft of the guide’s 2028 edition.
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