Everything about The National Fire Protection Association totally explained
The
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a
U.S. organization (albeit with some international members) charged with creating and maintaining minimum standards and requirements for fire prevention and suppression activities, training, and equipment, as well as other life-safety codes and standards. This includes everything from
building codes to the personal protective equipment utilized by
firefighters while extinguishing a blaze.
History
The NFPA was formed in
1896 by a group of
insurance firm representatives with the stated purpose of standardizing the new and burgeoning market of
fire sprinkler systems. The scope of the NFPA's influence grew from sprinklers to include building electrical systems (another new and fast-growing technology), and then all aspects of building design and construction.
Its original membership consisted of, and was limited to, insurance underwriting firms. There was little representation from the industries the NFPA sought to regulate. This changed in
1904 to allow other industries and individuals to participate actively in the development of the standards promulgated by the NFPA. The first fire department to be represented in the NFPA was the
New York City Fire Department in
1905. Today, the NFPA includes representatives from many fire departments, insurance companies, manufacturing associations,
unions, trade organizations, even average people.
The NFPA today
Headquartered in
Quincy, Massachusetts, U.S.A., the NFPA oversees the development and maintenance of over 300 codes and standards. A cadre of over 6000
volunteers representing the fire service, insurance, business, industry, government, and consumers develops these documents. Many state, local, and national governments incorporate the standards and codes developed by the Association into their own law either verbatim, or with only minor modifications. Even when not written into law, the Association's standards and codes are typically accepted as a professional standard, and are recognized by many courts as such. This widespread acceptance is a testament to the broad representation and input received on all the NFPA's projects.
Sparky the Fire Dog
NFPA's official mascot since
1951, Sparky hosts his
own Web site
to teach children about fire safety and other important safety topics. Sparky has starred in his own series of TV public service announcements.
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