Review the actions taken by the NFPA membership for the 2022 edition of NFPA 13. The NFPA Technical Session in June 2021 is the final step for the newest edition of several NFPA codes and standards of the fire sprinkler industry. Several last chance certified amending motions (CAMs) were presented to the NFPA membership, debated, and voted upon. The 2022 NFPA 13 will be published in the Fall of 2021. Hear what the changes will be before the book is printed and how these updates affect the fire sprinkler industry.
Learning Outcomes: By the end of the program, the participant will be able to:
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Understand the NFSA and the NFSA Engineering and Standards (E&S) committees influence in the NFPA codes and standards development process.
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Identify the design and installation changes in the new 2022 NFPA 13.
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Analyze the impact of an updated standard.