July 25, 2005—After years of deliberations, sometimes difficult, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) issued NFPA 730 Guide for Premises Security and NFPA 731 Standard for the Installation of Electronic Premises Security Systems at its June meeting.
As NFPA 730 is updated and expanded, it will become the standard that security, facility and enforcement authorities can use to improve security operations. The insurance industry now has a guide to use when assessing existing or planned protective measures to mitigate loss at a facility.
Ten facilities are in 730, ranging from hotels and industrial to healthcare and retail. Also covered: parking and special events. Chapters for each facility cover a security plan, vulnerability assessment, polices/procedures, physical security, access control, key control and employment practices. Complete details of NFPA 730 and 731 are at the NFPA Web site.
