NFPA 1: Fire Code, 2009 Edition

NFPA 1: Fire Code, 2009 Edition presents a comprehensive, integrated approach to fire code regulation and hazard management. Adopted in jurisdictions throughout North America, this gateway to total fire safety contains extracts from and references to more than 130 NFPA codes and standards that address the full range of fire protection and life safety issues, including industry benchmarks such as the 2009 editions of NFPA 101 and NFPA 54, and the 2008 editions of NFPA 58, NFPA 30 and NFPA 25, and 2007 NFPA 13 and NFPA 72.

More practical guidance and expanded coverage such as:

• Instead of listing references, the 2009 NFPA 1 includes new extracted text for interior finish, contents and furnishings and dust control requirements for industrial hazards.
• Fire flow requirements have been moved from the Annex to the body of the Code to ensure consistency among jurisdictions.
• New requirements have been added for motion picture and television production work done on location, away from the main studio soundstages.
• Three new Annexes boost community and fire fighter safety.
• In-Building Public Safety Radio Enhancement System--Allows responders to communicate from any part of a building, not just from locations where two-way telephones are installed.
• Fire Fighter Safety Building Marking System--Gives fire fighters advance knowledge of building features so they can assess potential risks and adjust fire fighting strategies accordingly.
• Fire Department Service Delivery Evaluation--Guidelines help AHJs measure the impact of new development and ensure that as planned growth occurs, adequate levels of fire protection and public safety will be maintained.