NFPA 501A-2021 PDF Download

NFPA 501A-2021 aims to enhance fire protection levels for individuals and property in manufactured homes and communities. This standard serves as a guide for ensuring that manufactured housing adequately addresses fire safety considerations for residents.

The standard covers various aspects related to the installation of manufactured homes and home sites, including accessory buildings, structures, and communities. It establishes minimum criteria concerning life safety and fire safety, manufactured home separations, provisions for general fuel supply and electrical services, and setbacks for accessory buildings and community buildings.

The 2021 edition of NFPA 501A introduces several changes, including a new requirement for inspecting, testing, and maintaining private fire hydrants in accordance with NFPA 25, and a new requirement for inspecting, testing, and maintaining fire alarm systems in community buildings according to NFPA 72. Additionally, the wildland urban interface/intermix section in Chapter 6 has been updated, along with revisions to referenced publications and NFPA extracts.

These updates are crucial for both manufacturers and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs). Chapter 6 specifies that officials must carry out inspections, testing, and maintenance of private fire hydrants in line with NFPA 25, as well as inspections, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems in community buildings in accordance with NFPA 72. The standard also includes an informational annex outlining the responsibilities of manufactured-home residents.

To access the latest edition of NFPA 501A, individuals can place an order for the print version, which is approximately 21 pages long and published in 2021.