Which organization typically sets the standards for fire protection and life safety systems?

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is the primary organization responsible for establishing and setting the standards for fire protection and life safety systems. NFPA develops a wide range of codes and standards that cover various aspects of fire safety, including installation, maintenance, and inspection of fire protection systems such as alarms, sprinklers, and emergency evacuation procedures. These standards are widely recognized and adopted by both government entities and private industries to ensure safe practices in fire prevention and safety.

The other organizations, while relevant in the context of safety and standards, do not specifically focus on fire protection and life safety systems to the extent that NFPA does. For example, OSHA primarily addresses workplace health and safety regulations, and IBC sets general building codes but does not specialize exclusively in fire safety standards. ANSI develops standards across many different industries but does not specifically target fire protection issues like NFPA does.