NFPA Codes

Complying with NFPA Codes – Fire Protection in Ohio

Based on our diverse customers and experiences, we are experienced with many NFPA codes and standards. We are proud members of NFPA and have access to their codes and standards.

But what is the NFPA anyway?

Established in 1896, the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) is an international nonprofit. The NFPA is the leading global advocate for the elimination of death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. The organization’s stated mission is to help save lives and reduce loss with information, knowledge and passion. The NFPA provides and advocates codes and standards. The NFPA also coordinates research, ongoing training, and education throughout the world.
 The NFPA is an absolute authority on public safety. The membership role of the NFPA is more than 70,000 from nearly 100 nations.

NFPA Codes and Standards

The NFPA develops codes, standards, and criteria intending to minimize the effects and risk of fire. These codes are sited in Ohio, across the United States and around the world. The NFPA manages over 200 standard development volunteer committees. These volunteers vote on proposals and revisions to existing codes in a fully accredited and open process.

Find a complete list of NFPA codes here.

Ohio Jurisdictions and Adoption of NFPA Standards

Various Jurisdictions in Ohio, whether it be State, County, Local, or even Corporate requirements, often lean on and borrow the complete list of NFPA standards and codes, or, occasionally, a subset of the codes.  Compliance with such standards is often mandatory, and, occasionally, can catch a business owner by surprise. At KLR, an Ohio-based Fire Safety Compliance Company, we help companies in Northeast Ohio with compliance.  We are familiar with many NFPA codes, including, but not limited to, the list below: