Some of the more commonly known requirements fall within the scope of the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA). In particular, there are three specific NFPA standards – NFPA 99, NFPA 110, and NFPA 70 – that must be considered:

• NFPA 99 – Health Care Facilities Code

• NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code (NEC)

• NFPA 110 – Standard for Emergency acnd Standby Power Systems

It is worth breaking down each of the three NFPA standards most referenced within healthcare installations. These codes reference one another heavily while sticking within their respective area and adoption of the most recent code varies by state. Because there are many similarities between the standards, the goal is to highlight each standard’s specific scope and applications individually and summarize the references between them. Ultimately, the standards are designed to collectively ensure that healthcare facilities have robust, reliable power systems to support critical operations and ensure patient safety during power outages.