NFPA 80
Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives
Fire door and opening protective reliability framework. Helps ensure openings perform as intended to limit fire/smoke spread and protect egress paths during emergencies.
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NFPA 101
Life Safety Code
Life safety framework focused on protecting occupants and ensuring reliable means of egress. Commonly used in plan review and inspections for occupancies where evacuation complexity and vulnerability are major concerns.
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