Understanding the Life Safety Code

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Loss Control DepartmentTechnical Information Paper SeriesUnderstanding theLife Safety CodeCopyright 1997 The Hartford Loss Control DepartmentTIPS Series S Printed in document is provided for information purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for individual legalcounsel or advice on issues discussed within. Readers seeking resolution of specific legal issues or businessconcerns related to the captioned topic should consult their attorney and/or insurance the life Safety code 1997 The Hartford Loss Control Department TIPS S Page 1Understanding the life Safety CodeOrigin and Development of The life Safety code (NFPA 101)The life Safety code exists today primarily because a number of devastating, catastrophicfires focused national attention on the fire problem and the inadequacies of life safetyfeatures in buildings.

Understanding the Life Safety Code © 1997 The Hartford Loss Control Department TIPS S 681.131 Page 3 Features of Fire Protection.

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