NFPA weekly update: Oct. 14-18, 2024
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 Oct. 14-18.
Open for public comment
First draft reports for seven NFPA documents are open for public commenting. The reports can be found under the “Next Edition” tab for each respective code, standard, guide and recommended practice. Click the red “Submit Public Comment Online” button to send feedback. Comments are due Jan. 3, 2025, for each document.
- NFPA 53, Recommended Practice on Materials, Equipment, and Systems Used in Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres, 2026 edition
- NFPA 55, Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code, 2026 edition
- NFPA 70B, Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance, 2026 edition
- NFPA 232, Standard for the Protection of Records, 2026 edition
- NFPA 730, Guide for Premises Security, 2026 edition
- NFPA 731, Standard for the Installation of Premises Security Systems, 2026 edition
- NFPA 1082, Standard for Facilities Fire and Life Safety Director Professional Qualifications, 2026 edition
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