NFPA weekly update: July 28 to Aug. 1

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 July 28 to Aug. 1. 

Ballots and TIAs

The following committees have shared news on ballots and tentative interim amendments (TIA).

NFPA 2, Hydrogen Technologies Code. The committee posted its second draft ballot for the code’s 2026 edition, including the public comments with response report, second revisions report and final ballot. The second draft ballot is posted under the “next edition” tab in the “second draft committee information” section.

NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code®. The committee posted final ballots for several TIAs and amendment ballots. The TIA and amendment ballots are posted under the “next edition” tab in the “other committee information” section. 

Meeting agendas and minutes

The following committees released information on meeting agendas and minutes.

NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. The committee posted first draft meeting agendas for upcoming meetings taking place Aug. 3-6, Aug. 7-9 and Aug. 12 to discuss the standard’s 2028 edition. The agendas are posted under the “next edition” tab in the “first draft committee information” section.

NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.  The committee posted a second draft meeting agendas for its upcoming Aug. 5-6 meetings to discuss the code’s 2026 edition. The agenda is posted under the “next edition” tab in the “second draft committee information” section.

NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. The committee posted second draft meeting agendas for its upcoming Aug. 19-21 meetings, as well as a second draft task group list. The agenda and task group list pertain to the standard’s 2027 edition are posted under the “next edition” tab in the “second draft committee information” section.

NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives. The committee posted a pre-first draft meeting agenda for its upcoming Aug. 21 meeting to discuss the standard’s 2028 edition. The agenda is posted under “next edition” tab in the “first draft committee information” section.

NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®. The committee posted second draft meeting minutes from its July 15, 16, 17, 18 and 22 meetings. The minutes pertain to the standard’s 2027 edition and are posted under the “next edition” tab in the “second draft committee information” section.

NFPA 105, Standard for Smoke Door Assemblies and Other Opening Protectives. The committee posted a pre-first draft meeting agenda for its upcoming Aug. 21 meeting to discuss the standard’s 2028 edition. The agenda is posted under “next edition” tab in the “first draft committee information” section.

NFPA 150, Fire and Life Safety in Animal Housing Facilities Code. The committee posted a first draft meeting agenda for its upcoming meetings taking place Sept. 30 to Oct. 1 to discuss the code’s 2028 edition. The agendas are posted under the “next edition” tab in the “first draft committee information” section.

NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction. The committee posted second draft meeting minutes from its July 17 meeting. The minutes pertain to the standard’s 2027 edition and are posted under the “next edition” tab in the “second draft committee information” section.

NFPA 221, Standard for High Challenge Fire Walls, Fire Walls and Fire Barrier Walls. The committee posted second draft meeting minutes from its July 17 meeting. The minutes pertain to the standard’s 2027 edition and are posted under the “next edition” tab in the “second draft committee information” section.

NFPA 5000, Building Construction and Safety Code. The committee posted second draft meeting minutes from its July 15, 16, 17 and 18 meetings. The minutes pertain to the standard’s 2027 edition and are posted under the “next edition” tab in the “second draft committee information” section.