NFPA 600-2020 PDF Download

The NFPA 600-2020 standard provides essential guidelines for the operation of fire brigades serving a facility. Its primary goal is to protect people and property in the workplace from fire-related occupational hazards. The standard covers organizing, operating, training, and equipping fire brigades in both industrial and non-industrial settings. It also specifies provisions for the health and safety of brigade members and other personnel responsible for responding to fires within a facility.

The content of NFPA 600 includes various aspects of fire brigade operations, such as standard operating procedures, drills and education, risk management policies, incident management systems, organization-wide responsibilities, brigade equipment and apparatus, medical and physical job requirements, and personal protective equipment. The 2020 edition of the standard has been revised for increased usability and relevance. It features modifications to expand its scope and provide stakeholders with clearer language.

Notable changes in the 2020 edition include the inclusion of new material for facility fire brigades that respond to offsite fire emergencies in conjunction with local fire departments, updated responsibilities for individuals designated by senior management, expanded definitions for specific details, modified language to clarify responsibilities during an incipient fire, enhanced provisions for developing a risk management policy, improved requirements for inventory management, new provisions for using and maintaining protective thermal clothing and equipment, revised citation of federal regulations, and more.

This standard is crucial in ensuring that facility fire brigades are well-prepared and trained to handle fire emergencies and to reduce risks and minimize loss. It is applicable to various types of facilities, including industrial facilities, college campuses, hospitals, and non-industrial settings.