NFPA 601-2020 PDF Download

The NFPA 601-2020 standard aims to ensure that security service professionals possess the knowledge and training required to effectively perform fire loss prevention duties. It provides comprehensive requirements for determining the qualifications and readiness of personnel in security positions related to fire protection.

The standard covers various aspects, including the duties and fire protection functions of security officers, reporting and communications, selection and conduct, training, and site-specific knowledge. It applies to three categories of fire loss prevention responsibilities: property protection, controlling access and means of egress, and overseeing security operations and functions.

The 2020 edition of NFPA 601 incorporates extensive revisions to align with the latest industry information, trends, and technology. It emphasizes the importance of staying up-to-date with modern security methods, terminology, and techniques in fire loss prevention. Some notable changes in the 2020 edition include the definition and guidance for a fire loss prevention plan, new guidance for remote observation of hazardous areas, flexibility in setting security rounds for special hazards, and requirements for compliant electronic access control gates.

Furthermore, the standard addresses the behaviors and conduct of security officers, prohibiting the use of illegal drugs while on duty and clarifying expectations during a work shift. It also emphasizes the importance of protecting stakeholders from potential erroneous dissemination of information during incidents and ensures that security officers have access to contact information for emergency response services.