Fire and Life Safety

Committee shares updates to the 2027 edition of NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code.

The Battery Safety Task Group is conducting research and surveys to understand and develop practical guidance on the facilities risks associated with battery technologies.

A new amendment to NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, was recently issued and incorporated into current and prior standard editions.

Complying with the CMS rule to fully sprinkler high-rise facilities by July 2028 is a lengthy, complex process that facilities cannot afford to delay.

The National Fire Protection is seeking public comments on a tentative interim amendment to the current National Electrical Code edition .

Committees have shared voting results on tentative interim amendments proposed for NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, and NFPA 70, National Electrical Code..

The latest updates on codes and standards for sprinkler system installation, fire alarm and signaling devices, and emergency communication systems.

Codes and standards on fire doors, emergency power systems and building construction safety codes move to the next stage.

The 2027 editions of NFPA's Life Safety Code and Health Care Facilities Code are open for the motioning process.

The accreditation organization eliminated certain fire drill timing requirements that went beyond the NFPA code adopted by CMS.