Description
NFPA 101: Life Safety Code, 2018 edition
NFPA 101 2018 edition covers occupant protection from fire and related hazards across major occupancy types, including assembly spaces, healthcare facilities, industrial buildings and residential buildings. It applies one framework for life safety through a building design, construction and ongoing use.
The code addresses means of egress, sprinkler systems, fire alarms, smoke barriers, emergency lighting and special hazard protection, and it applies to both new construction and upgrades to existing facilities.
Who relies on this code
Architects, engineers, facility managers, building owners, healthcare administrators and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) use NFPA 101 for consistent compliance decisions across building types.
What the code covers
- Means of egress
- Sprinkler systems
- Fire alarms
- Smoke barriers
- Emergency lighting
- Special hazard protection
Book details
- Title: NFPA 101: Life Safety Code
- Edition: 2018
- Publisher: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
- ISBN-13: 9781455916832
Questions buyers ask
What does NFPA 101 cover?
Occupant protection from fire and related hazards, including means of egress, sprinkler systems, fire alarms, smoke barriers, emergency lighting and special hazard protection.
Does the 2018 edition apply to existing buildings?
Yes. It applies to both new construction and upgrades to existing facilities.
Who uses this edition?
Architects, engineers, facility managers, building owners, healthcare administrators and authorities having jurisdiction.
Which occupancy types does it cover?
Assembly spaces, healthcare facilities, industrial buildings, residential buildings and other major occupancy types.
How does NFPA 101 fit with building design and operation?
It applies one framework across a buildings design, construction and ongoing operation, rather than treating those stages separately.
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