top of page

Technical Resources

Recommendations draw on applicable NFPA standards and FM Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets. The governing edition, occupancy, protection systems and site conditions determine applicability.

NFPA Codes & Standards
Reference topics include sprinkler systems (NFPA 13), inspection, testing and maintenance of water-based fire protection (NFPA 25), fire alarm systems (NFPA 72), and wildland fire protection (NFPA 1140).

FM Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets
Technical guidance for property protection, fire hazards, construction, equipment and natural hazards.

California Wildfire

CAL FIRE: Defensible Space
CAL FIRE: Home Hardening
State Fire Marshal: Building Materials Listing and current WUI Products Handbook

Verify current listings and installation requirements with manufacturers and qualified licensed contractors. Reference links are educational; recommendations depend on the individual property and applicable authority.

free-opened-book-icon-3163-thumb_edited.

Citations
Selected reference publications inform property inspection terminology, loss prevention research and technical reporting.  

  • CalFire -https://www.fire.ca.gov/ 

  • The National fire Protection Association (NFPA) -https://www.nfpa.org/

  • NFPA - Firewise USA

  • California Government Code §51182 

  • California Public Resources Code §4291

  • NFPA 1140 Standard for Wildland Fire Protection - NFPA 1140: Standard for wildland fire protection. (2022). National Fire Protection Association. 

  • Loss Prevention and Safety Control Terms and Definitions - Nolan, D. P. (2011). Loss prevention and safety control: Terms and definitions. CRC Press. 

  • Barron's Dictionary of Insurance Terms - Rubin, H. W. (2013). Dictionary of insurance terms. Barron’s. 

  • ​Oxford Dictionary of Construction, Surveying, & Civil Engineering - Gorse, C. A., Johnston, D., & Pritchard, M. (2020). A dictionary of construction, surveying, and Civil Engineering. Oxford University Press. 

bottom of page