NFPA 1801-2021 PDF Download

The NFPA 1801-2021 standard provides guidelines and requirements for thermal imaging cameras used in firefighting. Thermal imagers play a crucial role in fire response by helping firefighters locate occupants, assess fire severity, monitor hazardous environments, and make informed tactical decisions. This standard ensures that thermal imagers meet minimum performance requirements.

The 2021 edition of NFPA 1801 has been updated to incorporate the latest strategies, technologies, procedures, best practices, research, and development related to thermal imaging cameras. It includes revisions to test matrices, addition of amended spatial resolution source target, revised region of interest selection figure, and editorial changes throughout the standard.