What are the Key NFPA Standards Relevant to Nursing?
Several NFPA standards are particularly relevant to nursing and healthcare environments: - NFPA 99: Healthcare Facilities Code, which addresses the unique safety needs of healthcare facilities. - NFPA 101: Life Safety Code, which provides guidelines on building design, construction, and occupancy for life safety from fire. - NFPA 70: National Electrical Code, which covers the installation of electrical wiring and equipment. - NFPA 110: Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems, which ensures that critical power systems are reliable and effective.
