January 27, 2006—As the worldwide leader in consensus code development, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is pleased to announce the issuance of 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 have been accredited by the American National Standards Institute.
At the core of NFPA 730 is the security vulnerability assessment, which provides a systematic and methodical process that examines an organizations vulnerabilities.
NFPA has been a worldwide leader in providing fire, electrical, building, and life safety to the public since 1896. The mission of the international nonprofit organization is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education. For more on the organization, visit its Web site.
