NFPA Project on Remote Inspections Seeks Committee Members

NFPA staff will return to the Standards Council in April with a proposed start-up roster. Those interested in participating in standards development as a technical committee member are asked to submit an application by Feb. 27.

  • Jan 31, 2019

The NFPA Standards Council has approved a new project to develop requirements for the performance and use of remote methodologies, systems, and components, including digital video, digital images, and digital audio, whether live or submitted as an electronic file for subsequent review, to conduct remote inspections of buildings, structures, systems (e.g., electrical, HVAC, fire protection, etc.) and premises, including underground spaces and aerial areas, according to a recent blog post from the organization.

It says requirements for collection, custody, and the maintenance of data available from remote inspections shall also be the responsibility of this technical committee.

NFPA staff will return to the Standards Council in April with a proposed start-up roster. Those interested in participating in standards development as a technical committee member are asked to submit an application by Feb. 27.

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