5 Codes and Standards You Need to Know for Fire Systems: ICYMI

Will your fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems work when you need them to? These five NFPA standards are important for facility professionals to know.
June 2, 2025
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Key Takeaways

After listening to this podcast, you’ll learn:

  • The importance of fire system inspection, testing, and maintenance
  • The differences between inspection, testing, and maintenance steps, as defined by NFPA
  • What each of these five NFPA codes and standards include

 

Do you understand the key codes and standards governing fire system inspection, testing, and maintenance? These five NFPA standards cover everything from portable extinguishers to clean agent fire extinguishing systems.

Written By: Janelle Penny

Read By: Janelle Penny

Read Article HERE: 5 Key Codes and Standards to Know for Fire System Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance (Southern California Facilities Expo 2025)

Show Notes:

  • Check out NFPA LiNK, where you can find digital access to NFPA codes and standards, including legacy editions.
  • Read the text version of this article.

About the Author

Janelle Penny

Editor-in-Chief at BUILDINGS

Janelle Penny has been with BUILDINGS since 2010. She is a two-time FOLIO: Eddie award winner who aims to deliver practical, actionable content for building owners and facilities professionals.

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