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Description/Summary: This session provides a forward-looking preview of the 2027 edition of NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems. Attendees will gain insight into the revision process—from public input and technical committee review to the consensus steps that shape the final document. Key proposed updates will be highlighted, including changes to system design criteria, installation requirements, pressure limitations, hydraulic calculations, and operational considerations.

Whether you are a designer, code official, or fire service professional, this program delivers practical takeaways on how the 2027 NFPA 14 may influence system layouts, pressure management, testing protocols, and tactical deployment. Participants will leave better prepared for compliance and operational effectiveness when the new edition is adopted.