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Maximize premise security and reduce vulnerabilities to life and property by getting up to speed with NFPA 730, 2020 edition. In a technically advanced world that\'s rapidly changing and evolving, it\'s crucial to have the knowledge to meet the modern challenges of securing occupancies and facilities. Originally developed to answer the need for a document focused on burglary and security, NFPA 730, Guide for Premises Security, offers insight into the construction, protection, special features, and procedures for minimizing security susceptibilities to protect assets and premises. The guide covers everything from choosing the appropriate security measures, systems, and equipment to construction and occupancy features and the factors that cause vulnerabilities to life and property. NFPA 730 also details the use of environmental design to support crime prevention, such as establishing security perimeters and the use of protective and security lighting. Guidelines are provided for various settings, including: Health care Educational institutions Travel and lodging Multi-dwelling buildings Restaurants Shopping centers Retail locations Offices Banks and financial buildings Industrial facilities Accessory properties The 2020 edition features extensive revisions to make the guide easier to understand and apply and to reflect the most current information and best practices. The updated NFPA 730 is a must-have for building owners and managers, design engineers and manufacturers, contractors, installers, inspectors, and anyone who plays a role in safeguarding premises. Changes to the 2020 edition include: Alignment of definitions for consistency between NFPA 730 and NFPA 731, Standard for the Installation of Premises Security Systems Review and revision of definitions within Chapter 3 to ensure consistency with those of NFPA 731 Deletion of definitions not used in NFPA 730 Review of revision of the SI/metric conversions throughout the document to ensure conversion accuracy Addition of criteria pertaining to credentials for visitors entering a facility to provide greater security Revision of the definition of educational facility to offer clarity relative to the requirements for K–12 and college and university buildings Edits to areas in the text to provide information relative to foliage, shrubbery, and trees too close to buildings that could pose security risks New criteria included for network-connectable products to address cybersecurity Get current with cutting-edge guidance to improve your security systems and measures.

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The mission of the international nonprofit NFPA, established in 1896, is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education.

 

The world's leading advocate of fire prevention and an authoritative source on public safety, NFPA develops, publishes, and disseminates more than 300 consensus codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks.

 

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