An Introduction to the NFPA Standards Development Process
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This document provides a comprehensive overview of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards Development Process. It explains how NFPA develops, revises, and publishes consensus-based fire, electrical, building, and life safety standards. The publication covers committee formation, public participation, technical review, public comments, technical meetings, appeals procedures, and the issuance of NFPA standards used globally for safety and risk reduction.
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