Understanding and choosing the appropriate type of construction play a vital role in better protecting all kinds of buildings and structures from fire and related dangers. Start construction on a foundation of compliance and safety with NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction. The document offers the latest knowledge and requirements for defining the type of building construction dependent on the materials used and the fire resistance rating—if applicable—of structural elements.

NFPA 220 can help guide professionals in industries such as:

• General construction
• Commercial real estate
• Municipal building inspection
• Insurance underwriting
• Manufacturing and engineering

Key Aspects and Benefits of NFPA 220-2027 Include: 

• Correlation of Requirements for Consistency: The 2027 edition builds upon the efforts of the previous edition to correlate requirements with NFPA 5000^®, Building Construction and Safety Code^®.
  
  
• Revisions to Align with NFPA Manual of Style: Several changes were made to further align with the Manual of Style for NFPA Technical Committee Documents.
  
  
• Updated and Added References: References to publications were added and updated to the latest editions.
  
  
• Ratings Requirements: The standard defines the types of construction based on fire resistance ratings of certain structural elements.