Codes and standards

All codes & standards

Virtually every building, process, service, design, and installation is affected by NFPA’s 300+ codes and standards. Our codes and standards, all available for free online access, reflect changing industry needs and evolving technologies, supported by research and development, and practical experience.

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The information you need when you need it

Presenting NFPA LiNK™ real-time access to the highest standard of information to help get your job done right and fast. It's a resource that becomes a living library of your work. Bookmark information, search by situation, add notes, share, and collaborate. Transform the speed, accuracy, and efficiency of your work.

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Referenced standards

NFPA® and ICC® codes reference various organizations’ standards within their requirements, and, once the code is implemented by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), these referenced standards are a legally enforceable part of the code.

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Standards development

One of the most notable features about NFPA’s code development process is that it is open and consensus-based. That means anybody can participate in the development of these important documents. All NFPA codes and standards are periodically reviewed by approximately 10,000 volunteer committee members with a wide range of professional expertise.

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Standards Development Brochure

Our free brochure, "An Introduction to the NFPA Standards Development Process" explains - step-by-step - how all NFPA standards are revised and updated every three to five years, in revision cycles that begin twice each year.

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NFPA responds to COVID-19

As the threat of COVID-19 continues to loom, it is critical to have the information you need to help mitigate impacts and protect your community.

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Resources for CMS requirements

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires healthcare facilities to use the 2012 editions of NFPA 101® and NFPA 99 - and we've got you covered with training, certification, and other resources.

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