2006-10-19 05:35:04 · 3 answers · asked by house_head01 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
NFPA 101 is a standard of the National Fire Protection Association (The Life Safety Standard). However, standards are not "codes" per se, but are often referenced by local codes which then makes them part of that code. In almost every instance, the local "code" takes precedence since it is codified law, while the NFPA's are simple standards to be referenced.
NFPA 101 is 1 standard of hundreds published by the NFPA. NFPA 101 is the standard of life safety and is often used by nursing homes and hospitals and the 2000 version IS currently referenced by the ICC Fire Code which many states have adopted. So it may well be "code" in your area.
If I knew more about your location and the specific application, I may be able to shed some additional light. Feel free to add details to your question, or contact me directly.
2006-10-20 04:39:08 · answer #1 · answered by todvango 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, NFPA 101 is often enacted AS the local/regional code, with amendments tailored to the local policies. So, it doesn't really "supersede" the local code but becomes the local code.
2016-08-06 14:34:21 · answer #2 · answered by Nuff Sed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, because it is the national code
2006-10-19 15:19:50 · answer #3 · answered by David 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋