NFPA 88A, Standard for Parking Structures

Who Uses NFPA 88A?

NFPA 88A is a valuable resource for professionals involved in the planning, design, review, and protection of parking structures, including:

• Fire protection engineers

• Architects and designers

• Code officials and inspectors

• Authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs)

• Building owners and facility managers

• Consultants involved in site layout, risk evaluation, and fire protection strategy

These users rely on NFPA 88A to help address hazards associated with open and enclosed parking structures and to support decisions that can improve life safety and property protection.

Why Choose NFPA 88A?

Exterior fire exposure can significantly affect parking structure design and risk evaluation, especially where buildings are closely spaced or site conditions are complex.

Choose NFPA 88A to help:

• Evaluate exterior fire exposure hazards between buildings

• Consider separation distance impacts during design and review

• Support more informed site planning decisions

• Apply a practical framework for construction and exposure conditions

• Prepare for a variety of emergency situations in parking structures

Whether you are reviewing a new project, assessing an existing site, or making design decisions, NFPA 88A helps you protect parking garages from fire.

Key Features and Benefits of NFPA 88A Include:

• Parking Structure Fire Safety Requirements: Provides requirements and guidance to help address fire and life safety challenges in a range of parking structure types.

• Ventilation and Hazard Control Provisions: Helps users evaluate ventilation and other protective measures that support safer parking environments.

• Design and Construction Guidance: Supports decisions related to the layout, construction, and protection of parking structures.

• Useful for New and Existing Facilities: Assists users in applying fire and life safety considerations to both new projects and existing parking structures.

• Trusted NFPA Resource: Delivers recognized guidance for professionals responsible for safer parking structure design, review, and operation.

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