NFPA 3: Recommended Practice on Commissioning and Integrated Testing of Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems

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Revision cycle information

Revision Cycle:

Annual 2014

Revised Edition Date:

2015

This A2014 document will be processed under the new Regulations. For further information please see Special Notice on NFPA Regulations

First Draft (previously Report on Proposals (ROP))

Public Input Closing Date:

6/22/2012

First Draft Report Posting Date:

2/22/2013
First Draft Report - Public comment closing date: 5/3/2013

Second Draft (previously Report on Comments (ROC))

Public Comment Closing Date:

5/3/2013

Public Comment form (word) or Submit Public Comment online

Second Draft Report Posting Date:

1/3/2014

Second Draft Meeting Notices

July 30 - August 1, 2013, Indianapolis, IN, Embassy Suites Indianapolis Downtown, 800-445-8667 (PDF, 26.1 KB)

Notice of Intent to Make a Motion (NITMAM)

NITMAM Closing Date:

2/7/2014

NITMAM Posting Date:

4/4/2014

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What Is NFPA 3?

Developed in response to a request from the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), NFPA 3 outlines the commissioning process and integrated testing of fire protection and life safety systems, to ensure systems perform in conformity with the design intent. Official document scope.

What does NFPA 3 address?

This recommended practice covers procedures, methods, and documentation, giving stakeholders a reliable way to verify that active and passive safety systems are optimized to function as intended. It also defines a commissioning team and spells out qualifications for team members. Table of Contents.