Key NFPA standards
- NFPA 13: Sprinklers
- NFPA 72: Fire Alarm
- NFPA 101: Life Safety
- NFPA 70: NEC
Key NFPA standards for construction
NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
Key requirements
- Sprinkler head spacing and coverage requirements
- Obstruction rules and clearances
- Hazard classification and design density
- Water supply calculations and hydraulics
- Special occupancy requirements (storage, high-rise, etc.)
Common issues we catch
- Sprinkler heads blocked by ductwork or lighting
- Incorrect hazard classification for occupancy
- Coverage gaps at ceiling obstructions
- Missing quick-response heads in light hazard areas
NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
Key requirements
- Smoke detector spacing and placement
- Notification appliance coverage (audible/visual)
- Initiating device locations and types
- Fire alarm control panel requirements
- Emergency voice/alarm communication
Common issues we catch
- Smoke detectors too close to HVAC diffusers
- Strobe candela levels insufficient for space
- Pull stations not at required exits
- Missing duct detectors at AHU locations
NFPA 101: Life Safety Code
Key requirements
- Means of egress requirements
- Occupancy load calculations
- Exit signage and emergency lighting
- Fire barrier and smoke barrier requirements
- Assembly occupancy specific requirements
Common issues we catch
- Exit access travel distance exceeded
- Common path of travel too long
- Missing exit signs at required locations
- Fire barrier penetrations not properly sealed
NFPA 70 (NEC): National Electrical Code
Key requirements
- Electrical room access and working space
- Emergency and standby power systems
- Fire pump electrical requirements
- Arc flash labeling requirements
- Hazardous location classifications
Common issues we catch
- Insufficient working space in electrical rooms
- Missing disconnect locations
- Generator sizing vs emergency load calculations
- Improper wiring methods for occupancy type
How AI reviews for NFPA compliance
AI cross-references fire protection, architectural, and MEP drawings to identify code compliance gaps:
- Cross-reference sprinkler layouts with architectural reflected ceilings
- Verify smoke detector placement against HVAC diffuser locations
- Check exit signage locations against egress path requirements
- Identify fire barrier penetrations that may need firestopping
- Verify emergency lighting coverage calculations
- Cross-check fire alarm device schedules with floor plans