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NFPA 99

A source-linked healthcare life safety definition with related concepts, official authority references, and practical guidance pathways.

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Definition

NFPA 99 definition

The Health Care Facilities Code, which establishes risk-based requirements for healthcare systems, equipment, and practices; CMS incorporates specified provisions of the 2012 edition for covered providers.

Related healthcare life safety terms

Use these connected definitions to follow the code, facility, documentation, and survey relationships surrounding this term.

Health Care Facilities CodeRisk categoryEssential electrical system

Authority context

Official sources for NFPA 99

NFPA: NFPA 99: Health Care Facilities Code2012 edition is incorporated by CMS for covered providers, subject to regulatory exceptions.2012 NFPA 99 Chapters 4–6 and 9–11, as applicable; CMS excludes Chapters 7, 8, 12, and 13 from incorporation for hospitalsCMS: Life Safety Code & Health Care Facilities Code RequirementsCMS compliance overview for the 2012 NFPA 101 and NFPA 99 requirements.CMS adoption of the 2012 NFPA 101 and 2012 NFPA 99; Provider-specific regulations and exceptions remain controllingFederal regulation: 42 CFR § 482.41 — Condition of participation: Physical environmentFederal hospital physical-environment and fire-safety requirements.42 CFR §482.41(a) building; §482.41(b) life safety from fire; §482.41(c) facilities

Practical application

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