Life Safety Code

​The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has recently updated its administrative rules, which, in part, updates the adopted life safety code from the NFPA 101, Life Safety Code (2000 Edition) to the NFPA 101, Life Safety Code (2015 Edition). These changes become effective on January 1, 2020. The text of the new rules, fact sheets, links to training opportunities, and other information are available at the links below.

Notice for Municipalities

Municipality Notice Regarding Applicability of Life Safety Code

Training Workshops

OSFM is offering free training workshops to local AHJs to learn about the changes from the NFPA 101, Life Safety Code (2000) Edition) to the NFPA 101, Life Safety Code (2015 Edition).

Watch this page for future workshop announcements.

For more information you may contact the Division of Fire Prevention. 

Adopted Fire Prevention and Safety Rule Amendments

Notice of Adopted Amendments to Part 100 Rules
Text of Adopted Amendments to Part 100 Rules

Part 100 Fact Sheets
What is the Life Safety Code? And Why is the OSFM updating the Life Safety Code?
Where Does the Life Safety Code Apply?
Day Care Facilities
Residential Board and Care Facilities
Residential Board and Care Facilities Addendum
Security Door Locking

 

How Do I Access NFPA Publications?

Online Access to the NFPA Life Safety Code