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NFPA is a standards writing organization, founded in 1896 and dedicated to the concept of voluntary consensus standards writing. While it is not an enforcing agency, NFPA enjoys a unique reputation; and its standards have been adopted by all levels of government, in many cases giving the standards the force of law. Each NFPA standard undergoes revision every 5 years to ensure that it is kept current with new fire protection knowledge and technologies. The NFPA process is open and anyone can participate.

NFPA 101	Life Safety Code®
NFPA 101A	Guide on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety
NFPA 102	Standard for Grandstands, Folding and Telescopic Seating, Tents, and Membrane Structures
NFPA 105	Standard for the Installation of Smoke Door Assemblies and Other Opening Protectives
NFPA 110	Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems
NFPA 111	Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems
NFPA 115	Standard for Laser Fire Protection
NFPA 120	Standard for Fire Prevention and Control in Coal Mines
NFPA 122	Standard for Fire Prevention and Control in Metal/Nonmetal Mining and Metal Mineral Processing Facilities
NFPA 130	Standard for Fixed Guideway Transit and Passenger Rail Systems
NFPA 140	Standard on Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Soundstages, Approved Production Facilities, and Production Locations
NFPA 150	Standard on Fire and Life Safety in Animal Housing Facilities
NFPA 160	Standard for the Use of Flame Effects Before an Audience
NFPA 170	Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols
NFPA 204	Standard for Smoke and Heat Venting
NFPA 211	Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances
NFPA 214	Standard on Water-Cooling Towers
NFPA 220	Standard on Types of Building Construction
NFPA 221	Standard for High Challenge Fire Walls, Fire Walls, and Fire Barrier Walls
NFPA 225	Model Manufactured Home Installation Standard
NFPA 232	Standard for the Protection of Records
NFPA 241	Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations
NFPA 251	Standard Methods of Tests of Fire Resistance of Building Construction and Materials
NFPA 252	Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies
NFPA 253	Standard Method of Test for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
NFPA 255	Standard Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
NFPA 257	Standard on Fire Test for Window and Glass Block Assemblies
NFPA 259	Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials
NFPA 260	Standard Methods of Tests and Classification System for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture
NFPA 261	Standard Method of Test for Determining Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Material Assemblies to Ignition by Smoldering Cigarettes
NFPA 262	Standard Method of Test for Flame Travel and Smoke of Wires and Cables for Use in Air-Handling Spaces
NFPA 265	Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile Coverings on Full Height Panels and Walls
NFPA 268	Standard Test Method for Determining Ignitibility of Exterior Wall Assemblies Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
NFPA 269	Standard Test Method for Developing Toxic Potency Data for Use in Fire Hazard Modeling
NFPA 270	Standard Test Method for Measurement of Smoke Obscuration Using a Conical Radiant Source in a Single Closed Chamber
NFPA 271	Standard Method of Test for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter
NFPA 274	Standard Test Method to Evaluate Fire Performance Characteristics of Pipe Insulation
NFPA 275	Standard Method of Fire Tests for the Evaluation of Thermal Barriers Used Over Foam Plastic Insulation
NFPA 276	Standard Method of Fire Tests for Determining the Heat Release Rate of Roofing Assemblies with Combustible Above-Deck Roofing Components
NFPA 285	Standard Fire Test Method for Evaluation of Fire Propagation Characteristics of Exterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components
NFPA 286	Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth
NFPA 287	Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Flammability of Materials in Cleanrooms Using a Fire Propagation Apparatus (FPA)
NFPA 288	Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Floor Fire Door Assemblies Installed Horizontally in Fire Resistance-Rated Floor Systems
NFPA 289	Standard Method of Fire Test for Individual Fuel Packages
NFPA 290	Standard for Fire Testing of Passive Protection Materials for Use on LP-Gas Containers
NFPA 291	Recommended Practice for Fire Flow Testing and Marking of Hydrants
NFPA 301	Code for Safety to Life from Fire on Merchant Vessels
NFPA 302	Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft
NFPA 303	Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards
NFPA 306	Standard for the Control of Gas Hazards on Vessels
NFPA 307	Standard for the Construction and Fire Protection of Marine Terminals, Piers, and Wharves
NFPA 312	Standard for Fire Protection of Vessels During Construction, Conversion, Repair, and Lay-Up
NFPA 318	Standard for the Protection of Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities
NFPA 326	Standard for the Safeguarding of Tanks and Containers for Entry, Cleaning, or Repair
NFPA 329	Recommended Practice for Handling Releases of Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Gases
NFPA 385	Standard for Tank Vehicles for Flammable and Combustible Liquids
NFPA 400	Hazardous Materials Code
NFPA 402	Guide for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Operations
NFPA 403	Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Services at Airports
NFPA 405	Standard for the Recurring Proficiency of Airport Fire Fighters
NFPA 407	Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing
NFPA 408	Standard for Aircraft Hand Portable Fire Extinguishers
NFPA 409	Standard on Aircraft Hangars
NFPA 410	NFPA 410: Standard on Aircraft Maintenance
NFPA 412	Standard for Evaluating Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Foam Equipment
NFPA 414	Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Vehicles
NFPA 415	Standard on Airport Terminal Buildings, Fueling Ramp Drainage, and Loading Walkways
NFPA 418	Standard for Heliports
NFPA 422	Guide for Aircraft Accident/Incident Response Assessment
NFPA 423	Standard for Construction and Protection of Aircraft Engine Test Facilities
NFPA 424	Guide for Airport/Community Emergency Planning
NFPA 430	Code for the Storage of Liquid and Solid Oxidizers
NFPA 432	Code for the Storage of Organic Peroxide Formulations
NFPA 434	Code for the Storage of Pesticides
NFPA 450	Guide for Emergency Medical Services and Systems
NFPA 472	Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents
NFPA 473	Standard for Competencies for EMS Personnel Responding to Hazardous Materials/WMD Incidents
NFPA 484	Standard for Combustible Metals
NFPA 490	Code for the Storage of Ammonium Nitrate
NFPA 495	Explosive Materials Code
NFPA 496	Standard for Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for Electrical Equipment
NFPA 497	Recommended Practice for the Classification of Flammable Liquids, Gases, or Vapors and of Hazardous (Classified) Locations for Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas
NFPA 498	Standard for Safe Havens and Interchange Lots for Vehicles Transporting Explosives
NFPA 499	Recommended Practice for the Classification of Combustible Dusts and of Hazardous (Classified) Locations for Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas
NFPA 501	Standard on Manufactured Housing
NFPA 501A	Standard for Fire Safety Criteria for Manufactured Home Installations, Sites, and Communities
NFPA 502	Standard for Road Tunnels, Bridges, and Other Limited Access Highways
NFPA 505	Fire Safety Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks Including Type Designations, Areas of Use, Conversions, Maintenance, and Operations
NFPA 520	Standard on Subterranean Spaces
NFPA 550	Guide to the Fire Safety Concepts Tree
NFPA 551	Guide for the Evaluation of Fire Risk Assessments
NFPA 555	Guide on Methods for Evaluating Potential for Room Flashover
NFPA 556	Guide on Methods for Evaluating Fire Hazard to Occupants of Passenger Road Vehicles
NFPA 560	Standard for the Storage, Handling, and Use of Ethylene Oxide for Sterilization and Fumigation
NFPA 600	Standard on Industrial Fire Brigades
NFPA 601	Standard for Security Services in Fire Loss Prevention
NFPA 610	Guide for Emergency and Safety Operations at Motorsports Venues
NFPA 654	Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids
NFPA 655	Standard for Prevention of Sulfur Fires and Explosions
NFPA 664	Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities
NFPA 701	Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films
NFPA 703	Standard for Fire-Retardant Treated Wood and Fire-Retardant Coatings for Building Materials
NFPA 704	Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response
NFPA 705	Recommended Practice for a Field Flame Test for Textiles and Films
NFPA 720	Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide(CO) Detection and Warning Equipment
NFPA 730	Guide for Premises Security
NFPA 731	Standard for the Installation of Electronic Premises Security Systems
NFPA 750	Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems
NFPA 780	Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems
NFPA 801	Standard for Fire Protection for Facilities Handling Radioactive Materials
NFPA 804	Standard for Fire Protection for Advanced Light Water Reactor Electric Generating Plants
NFPA 805	Performance-Based Standard for Fire Protection for Light Water Reactor Electric Generating Plants
NFPA 806	Performance Based Standard for Fire Protection for Advanced Nuclear Reactor Electric Generating Plants Change Process
NFPA 820	Standard for Fire Protection in Wastewater Treatment and Collection Facilities
NFPA 850	Recommended Practice for Fire Protection for Electric Generating Plants and High Voltage Direct Current Converter Stations
NFPA 851	Recommended Practice for Fire Protection for Hydroelectric Generating Plants
NFPA 853	Standard for the Installation of Stationary Fuel Cell Power Systems
NFPA 900	Building Energy Code
NFPA 901	Standard Classifications for Incident Reporting and Fire Protection Data
NFPA 909	Code for the Protection of Cultural Resources Properties - Museums, Libraries, and Places of Worship
NFPA 914	Code for Fire Protection of Historic Structures
NFPA 921	Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations
NFPA 1000	Standard for Fire Service Professional Qualifications Accreditation and Certification Systems
NFPA 1001	Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications
NFPA 1002	Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications
NFPA 1003	Standard for Airport Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications
NFPA 1005	Standard for Professional Qualifications for Marine Fire Fighting for Land-Based Fire Fighters
NFPA 1006	Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications
NFPA 1021	Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications
NFPA 1026	Standard for Incident Management Personnel Professional Qualifications
NFPA 1031	Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner
NFPA 1033	Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator
NFPA 1035	Standard for Professional Qualifications for Public Fire and Life Safety Educator
NFPA 1037	Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Marshal
NFPA 1041	Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications
NFPA 1051	Standard for Wildland Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications
NFPA 1071	Standard for Emergency Vehicle Technician Professional Qualifications
NFPA 1081	Standard for Industrial Fire Brigade Member Professional Qualifications
NFPA 1122	Code for Model Rocketry
NFPA 1123	Code for Fireworks Display
NFPA 1124	Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles
NFPA 1125	Code for the Manufacture of Model Rocket and High Power Rocket Motors
NFPA 1126	Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience
NFPA 1127	Code for High Power Rocketry
NFPA 1141	Standard for Fire Protection Infrastructure for Land Development in Suburban and Rural Areas
NFPA 1142	Standard on Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting
NFPA 1143	Standard for Wildland Fire Management
NFPA 1144	Standard for Reducing Structure Ignition Hazards from Wildland Fire
NFPA 1145	Guide for the Use of Class A Foams in Manual Structural Fire Fighting
NFPA 1150	Standard on Foam Chemicals for Fires in Class A Fuels
NFPA 1192	Standard on Recreational Vehicles
NFPA 1194	Standard for Recreational Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds
NFPA 1201	Standard for Providing Emergency Services to the Public
NFPA 1221	Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Services Communications Systems
NFPA 1250	Recommended Practice in Emergency Service Organization Risk Management
NFPA 1401	Recommended Practice for Fire Service Training Reports and Records
NFPA 1402	Guide to Building Fire Service Training Centers
NFPA 1403	Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions
NFPA 1404	Standard for Fire Service Respiratory Protection Training
NFPA 1405	Guide for Land-Based Fire Fighters Who Respond to Marine Vessel Fires
NFPA 1407	Standard for Fire Service Rapid Intervention Crews
NFPA 1410	Standard on Training for Initial Emergency Scene Operations
NFPA 1451	Standard for a Fire Service Vehicle Operations Training Program
NFPA 1452	Guide for Training Fire Service Personnel to Conduct Dwelling Fire Safety Surveys
NFPA 1500	Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program
NFPA 1521	Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer
NFPA 1561	Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System
NFPA 1581	Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program
NFPA 1582	Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments
NFPA 1583	Standard on Health-Related Fitness Programs for Fire Department Members
NFPA 1584	Standard on the Rehabilitation Process for Members During Emergency Operations and Training Exercises
NFPA 1600	Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs
NFPA 1620	Recommended Practice for Pre-Incident Planning
NFPA 1670	Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents
NFPA 1710	Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Career Fire Departments
NFPA 1720	Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations and Special Operations to the Public by Volunteer Fire Departments
NFPA 1801	Standard on Thermal Imagers for the Fire Service
NFPA 1851	Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting
NFPA 1852	Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
NFPA 1901	Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus
NFPA 1906	Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus
NFPA 1911	Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Automotive Fire Apparatus
NFPA 1912	Standard for Fire Apparatus Refurbishing
NFPA 1925	Standard on Marine Fire-Fighting Vessels
NFPA 1931	Standard for Manufacturer's Design of Fire Department Ground Ladders
NFPA 1932	Standard on Use, Maintenance, and Service Testing of In-Service Fire Department Ground Ladders
NFPA 1936	Standard on Powered Rescue Tools
NFPA 1951	Standard on Protective Ensembles for Technical Rescue Incidents
NFPA 1952	Standard on Surface Water Operations Protective Clothing and Equipment
NFPA 1961	Standard on Fire Hose
NFPA 1962	Standard for the Inspection, Care, and Use of Fire Hose, Couplings, and Nozzles and the Service Testing of Fire Hose
NFPA 1963	Standard for Fire Hose Connections
NFPA 1964	Standard for Spray Nozzles
NFPA 1965	Standard for Fire Hose Appliances
NFPA 1971	Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting
NFPA 1975	Standard on Station/Work Uniforms for Emergency Services
NFPA 1977	Standard on Protective Clothing and Equipment for Wildland Fire Fighting
NFPA 1981	Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for Emergency Services
NFPA 1982	Standard on Personal Alert Safety Systems (PASS)
NFPA 1983	Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services
NFPA 1984	Standard on Respirators for Wildland Fire Fighting Operations
NFPA 1989	Standard on Breathing Air Quality for Emergency Services Respiratory Protection
NFPA 1991	Standard on Vapor-Protective Ensembles for Hazardous Materials Emergencies
NFPA 1992	Standard on Liquid Splash-Protective Ensembles and Clothing for Hazardous Materials Emergencies
NFPA 1994	Standard on Protective Ensembles for First Responders to CBRN Terrorism Incidents
NFPA 1999	Standard on Protective Clothing for Emergency Medical Operations
NFPA 2001	Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 2010	Standard for Fixed Aerosol Fire-Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 2112	Standard on Flame-Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Flash Fire
NFPA 2113	Standard on Selection, Care, Use, and Maintenance of Flame-Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Flash Fire
NFPA 5000	Building Construction and Safety Code®