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Virtually every building, process, service, design, and installation is affected by NFPA’s 275+ 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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NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC) Softbound

NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC) Softbound

The NEC is adopted in all 50 states, and covers electrical wiring and installations.

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National Fire Codes Subscription Service ONLINE - New or Renew

National Fire Codes Subscription Service ONLINE - New or Renew

Get 24/7 online access to all 300+ codes and standards and all NFPA Handbooks, with the National Fire Codes Subscription Service. Download PDFs of codes you need on your devices, email content to colleagues and clients, and more! Subscribe today.*

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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 more than 9,000 volunteer committee members with a wide range of professional expertise.

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NFPA Standards Directory

A free guide to the NFPA standards process. Includes rules and guidelines, Technical projects and scopes, revision cycle schedules for processing Committee reports, and much more.

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Understand the process

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 70, National Electrical Code (NEC) Softbound

NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC) Softbound

The NEC is adopted in all 50 states, and covers electrical wiring and installations.

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NFPA 101, Life Safety Code

NFPA 101, Life Safety Code

Protect lives and property with NFPA 101®: Life Safety Code®.

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Resources

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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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