NFPA 13E-2020 PDF Download

The NFPA 13E-2020 standard is a critical resource for firefighters responding to incidents in buildings with activated sprinkler systems. This standard offers fundamental knowledge and best practices for operations in properties equipped with water-based fire suppression systems.

The standard is intended for department and company officers, instructors, and firefighters and provides recommendations for occupancies with both interior and exterior automatic sprinkler systems and standpipe systems. It assists in developing training programs, planning for effective operations, and assessing and responding to situations based on the specific circumstances of the event.

The 2020 edition of NFPA 13E is revised to incorporate the latest firefighting techniques for buildings with active sprinklers. It has been updated for the first time since 2014, ensuring that it provides the most relevant information and procedures. The entire document has undergone review and updating, including revising provisions for consistency with other NFPA documents, reorganizing chapters for ease of use, and adding clarification and new material on specific topics such as maintaining sprinkler heads for fire investigation purposes and responding to activations in museums and libraries.