NFPA_SOOv3_15Dec15.docx

Air Force Medical Support Agency/SG8F Statement Of Objectives For National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) National Fire Codes Subscription Service

(NFCSS)

15 December 2015

1.0 OVERALL OBJECTIVES:

The overall objective of this effort is to provide the Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) across the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) with the latest information on Fire Codes to keep our facilities compliant and operational. Compliance comes with a complete understanding that the NFCSS All Access provides the support to learn the intent and rationale behind the codes. NFCSS All Access is the most comprehensive resource available to fire, electrical, and building safety professionals who apply, implement, and enforce NFPA codes and standards. NFCSS is continuously updated and very user friendly.

2.0 DATABASE MEMBERSHIP OBJECTIVES: The following additional information is provided for NFPA subscription clarification of capabilities access to customer. NFPA shall provide:

2.1 Access to website 24/7.

2.2 Comprehensive material which reference the most current codes and standards within the NFPA organizations.

2.3 Accessibility to files that are downloadable PDFs of codes and standards, State Code Editions, and the Annual Code Set.

2.4 The most up-to-date codes, plus previous editions (three most previous editions).

2.5 A database subscription that shall be interactive with search functions, notes, bookmarks, email.

2.6 Easy navigation of website and database subscription that is user-friendly and shall cross-reference material to facilitate understanding.

2.7 An online handbook content containing shaded commentary from the experts and include examples, graphics, and diagrams to facilitate understanding.

2.8 The AF MTFs a source to ensure they maintain a code-current and code-compliant environment.

2.9 Quarterly periodical listings on topics such as, but not limited to, the proper maintenance of healthcare facilities; guidance on the latest NFC being promulgated by the NFPA; healthcare facility fire safety information used by Military Treatment Facility (MTF) Safety Managers across CONUS and OCONUS locations to educate total MTF staff; official interpretations of the Life Safety Code; information on fire safe healthcare facility design and construction; disaster/emergency management planning; and environmental compliance.

3.0 PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:

3.1 Organized structure at the local/state level for NFPA members and others in the National Fire Codes management.

3.2 Provide facility managers and engineers with latest and current materials to stay compliant with current and future Fire Codes.

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