NFPA Codes
Below are several NFPA codes and standards related to fire extinguishers, fire alarms, sprinkler systems, fire hydrants, backflow preventers, emergency lighting, and other fire-protection systems.
Visit the NFPA Codes and Standards Directory to search all NFPA documents and review current editions. You can also learn how to use a fire extinguisher, including the P.A.S.S. method: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep.
NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
NFPA 72 provides requirements for the installation, performance, inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm, detection, emergency communications, and signaling systems.
NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
NFPA 13 provides requirements for the design and installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems, helping ensure that systems provide appropriate protection for buildings, occupants, and property.
NFPA 25: Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
NFPA 25 establishes requirements for inspecting, testing, and maintaining water-based fire-protection systems. This includes sprinkler systems and components such as control valves, private fire service mains, hydrants, and backflow prevention assemblies serving fire-protection systems.
NFPA 24: Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances
NFPA 24 provides requirements for installing private fire service mains and related equipment that supply water to fire-protection systems, including private fire hydrants and other system appurtenances.
NFPA 291: Recommended Practice for Water Flow Testing and Marking of Hydrants
NFPA 291 provides recommended procedures for testing available fire flow and marking fire hydrants so responding personnel can identify the relative capacity of the available water supply.
NFPA 101: Life Safety Code
NFPA 101 provides life-safety requirements based on building construction, protection, occupancy, and means of egress. It includes requirements related to emergency illumination and illuminated exit signage.
NFPA 70: National Electrical Code
NFPA 70 establishes requirements for safe electrical design, installation, and inspection. Article 700 addresses emergency electrical systems, including the circuits and power sources used for emergency lighting.
Applicable requirements and editions may vary by jurisdiction. Always confirm requirements with the local Authority Having Jurisdiction.
