A nonprofit that develops fire, electrical and life safety codes and standards and shares public education on fire safety, including outdoor and grilling safety.
The National Fire Protection Association, known as NFPA, describes itself as a global nonprofit focused on fire and related hazards. Its website shares codes and standards, research and public education, including tips on grilling, fire pits and outdoor heating. Owners in Nashville can use it to learn safe habits for outdoor cooking and fire features.
We are an independent company and are not part of NFPA. Outdoor fire and gas features should be placed away from structures, with room for people and a plan for putting them out. We follow clearances and the maker instructions, and we help you understand what to confirm locally.
Visit the official NFPA website
Focused on fire and life safety.
Develops widely used safety documents.
Safety tips for homes.
Guidance on grills and fire features.
Reports on fire hazards.
Helps owners stay safe.
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Having a plan to put out a fire is a common safety tip, and we mention it in our care notes.
No. We are an independent company and are not part of NFPA. We explain what it publishes in plain language and help you apply it to your own property.
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