This presentation is a review of the codes and standards referenced by the 2012 editions of NFPA 101 and NFPA 99, which were recently adopted by CMS as Conditions of Participation. The 2012 editions reference updated inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements that will affect facility operations. This session will review the major changes for NFPA 10, NFPA 25, NFPA 72 , NFPA 80, and NFPA 110.

Learning Objectives:

Describe the referenced codes and standards now referenced by the CMS Conditions of Participation.
Discuss inspection, testing, and maintenance requirement changes in applicable referenced codes.
Explain changes made during various revision cycles to the referenced codes.
List the effects of the revised referenced codes on health care facilities.

PE Sean S. Donohue

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