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Fire Science

This research guide identifies both print and online library resources for Fire Science.

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National Fire Codes Online - Free Access

Sign up for a free NFPA account to view the most recent NFPA codes and standards:

You will be prompted to create an account using an email address (personal or school) and coming up with their own password.

  1. After you sign up for free access, enter keywords in the search box or browse through the list of material.
  2. After selecting a specific publication, scroll down past the purchase option button and click on the Free access button.
  3. You will then be prompted to click on an I agree button to agree to the NFCO's terms & conditions.

General NFPA instructions to review codes and standards online:

  1. View the list of NFPA's codes and standards.
  2. Search for the code/standard # and select the Read More link.
  3. Once on the specific page, use the drop-down menu to select the edition year, then Select Edition.
  4. Next, click on the Free Access button.
  5. A new browser window will open displaying terms & conditions.
  6. Review and accept the agreement term to view the publication.
  7. Use the "Table of Contents" or paging buttons to view chapters/sections.
  8. Use the Zoom feature to increase/decrease the font size.