Code development process

NFPA codes and standards are widely adopted because they are developed using an open, consensus-based process. All NFPA codes and standards are developed and periodically reviewed by approximately 7,000 volunteer committee members with a wide range of professional expertise.

In this Section:

			Proposals (ROP) and Comments (ROC) View and submit proposals and comments online, find closing dates, other information.					Technical interpretations Members may request document interpretations (informal staff opinion).

			Document information New pages streamline access to technical document information					Regulations & forms Regulations, procedures, Technical Committees, and staff.

			Notice of Intent to Make a Motion (NITMAM)					How codes and standards are developed The step-by-step process which leads to issuance of an NFPA document.

			TIAs, Errata and FIs Amendments (TIA) and corrections (Errata) to NFPA documents.					Terminology Definitions of key terms used in NFPA's code development process

			Technical Committees Committees seeking members, upcoming meetings, more.					FAQs FAQs on some NFPA documents.

			Standards Council Overseeing NFPA's codes and standards development activities.					Online access NFPA has made key documents available for online review

			New projects & documents Standards Council seeks comments on need to develop these projects.					Disclaimers Notice and disclaimers of liability concerning the use of NFPA documents

			Proposed documents New documents prepared by NFPA Technical Committees.					Code development and adoption partner NFPA serves as a local safety advocacy partner in many ways.

			Association Technical Meetings Results and transcripts of voting on proposed changes to NFPA documents.