Where can I view a copy of the NFPA fire code?

Question

I am researching the reason(s) behind why the second story of my college dormitory was ruled a "fire hazard." I would like to review the code in preparation for a meeting with administrators at the university. This house has been lived in for seven years and only now have they claimed the upstairs to be a "fire hazard." Thanks for any help.

Answer 1

Hi Tyler.

Since I do not know what State you are in, I cannot give specific references. NFPA 1, (The NFPA Uniform Fire Code) has not been adopted into law everywhere. In fact many states go with the ICC fire code.

In EITHER case, a fire inspector cannot simply rule something to be a fire hazard without citing specific references. For example, if your second floor is required to have a fire escape, the inspector must cite the code reference that requires the fire escape.

If you have those references, email them to me, and I can look them up for you. I have access to both the ICC and NFPA codes. Versions of the ICC fire code are available on-line for free if you know where to look, but the NFPA is available through a paid subscription only.

However, check with the libraries, many have both codes available.

Answer 2

Try http://www.NFPA.org

Fire hazard could mean anything, from not having enough GFCI outlets to severe wiring problems.

Answer 3

google .
nfpa fire code.

http://www.nfpa.org/index.asp?cookie%5Ftest=1