Standards 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:

			How codes and standards are developed The step-by-step process which leads to issuance of an NFPA document.					New projects & documents Standards Council seeks comments on need to develop these projects.

			Submitting Public Input & Comments Instructions on how to submit public input (formerly proposals) and comments.					Proposed documents New documents prepared by NFPA Technical Committees.

			First Draft Reports & Second Draft Reports View current reports on actions taken by Technical Committees on NFPA standards.					Association Technical Meetings Results and transcripts of voting on proposed changes to NFPA documents.

			Revision Cycle Schedules Processing schedules for NFPA standards by cycle.					Regulations, Directory & forms Regulations, procedures, Technical Committees, and staff.

			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.					Disclaimers Notice and disclaimers of liability concerning the use of NFPA documents

			Notice of Intent to Make a Motion (NITMAM)					Code development and adoption partner NFPA serves as a local safety advocacy partner in many ways.

			Standards Council Overseeing NFPA's codes and standards development activities.