December 23, 2005—The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has issued two new documents centered on improving security and life safety in the built environment.
The 2006 editions of NFPA 730, Guide for Premises Security, and NFPA 731, Standard for the Installation of Electronic Security Systems, were developed to comprehensively address contemporary security matters, says NFPA.
Organizations represented on the NFPA technical committee include the Security Industry Association, American Society for Industrial Security, Central Station Alarm Association, National Electrical Contractors Association, and the American Institute of Architects.
The documents were issued by the NFPA Standards Council on July 29, 2005, and took effect August 18, 2005. They have been accredited by the American National Standards Institute.
Long before the events of September 11, 2001, NFPA formed its technical committee on premises security. Following the attacks on the World Trade Center, there was a heightened demand for enhanced security for people in public access facilities. The technical committee decided to develop two documents that address security. NFPA 730 addresses the application of security principles based on occupancy and NFPA 731 addresses the installation of security systems equipment.
NFPA has been a worldwide leader in providing fire, electrical, building, and life safety to the public since 1896. For more information, or to order the documents, visit the NFPA Web site.
