Trade association
NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
NFPA is a Quincy, MA-based non-profit that develops, publishes, and disseminates codes and standards for fire, electrical, and life safety. NFPA 70 is the National Electrical Code; NFPA 72 governs fire alarm and signaling systems; NFPA 70E is the workplace electrical safety standard; NFPA 80 covers fire doors. NFPA membership gives you access to the digital code library; NFPA conferences and trainings are where the next code cycle is debated.
Founded
1896
Headquarters
Quincy, MA, US
Approximate membership
~50,000
Why it matters
NFPA 70 (NEC) and NFPA 72 (fire alarm) are reference documents you cite in every commercial install. NFPA membership for the digital code library subscription is often the most cost-effective way to access them.
Links
Major conferences
- NFPA Conference & Expo
Sources
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