NFPA 101 — Awareness of Life Safety Code Fundamentals

Based on NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (2027 edition). Introduces life safety principles for building occupants, with attention to occupancy use, means of egress and protection features in new and existing buildings. Intended learners: Building and facility managers, HSE and fire safety staff, project teams, maintenance personnel and people who participate in building safety reviews. Learning outcomes: 1. Explain the purpose and general structure of the Life Safety Code. 2. Recognise how occupancy classification affects life safety provisions. 3. Identify common means-of-egress and fire-protection features that support occupant safety. 4. Use a basic review checklist to record observed life safety issues for competent follow-up. Assessment: Knowledge check and a building scenario review using an egress and life safety observation checklist. The course carries 5 credits and 50 notional learning hours, including 20 guided learning hours.