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Currently used in every U.S. state and adopted statewide in 43 states, NFPA 101®:Life Safety Code® (NFPA 101), addresses minimum building design, construction, operation, and maintenance …

NFPA 101 ®, Life Safety Code®, is the most widely referenced source for occupant safety strategies. The latest updated edition of the code applies to nearly all types of occupancies and structures, …

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Dec 10, 2025 · This blog will help health care facility managers, safety directors, and other health care safety professionals stay current by highlighting some of the key requirements in the 2024 editions of …