NFPA 232-2022 PDF Download

NFPA 232-2022 is a set of guidelines and requirements designed to reduce the risk of fire damage and loss of business records, including electronic media. This standard recognizes that even fire-resistive buildings may not adequately protect valuable and irreplaceable records unless proper measures are taken. The standard presents the latest provisions for records protection equipment, facilities, and handling techniques to safeguard records in various media forms from fire hazards.

The 2022 edition of NFPA 232 includes several updates to ensure that engineers, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), facility managers, insurance companies, and manufacturers can keep pace with evolving needs. Updates include changes to the allowable storage requirements, revised definition for Information Technology Equipment (ITE) based on changes in the NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, and updates in referenced publications and informational references to align with other revised documents.

NFPA 232 covers provisions for protecting different types of records, emphasizing the importance of considering the construction, arrangement, and protection of file rooms to preserve records. The standard highlights the need for clear identification and protection of various media types. Staying up-to-date with the changing requirements and media is crucial, and NFPA 232 can be ordered to access the comprehensive guidelines and requirements for protecting records effectively.