How many states currently have a NFPA 101 record in this dataset?
14 US jurisdictions have a current record under the NFPA 101 identifier. This count describes the dataset and is not a legal conclusion about every local jurisdiction.
NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) State Adoption Reference
Review current NFPA 101 Life Safety Code adoption records across 14 US jurisdictions, with editions, effective dates, amendments, and official references.
The table reports the latest active record per US jurisdiction in MeltPlan's source data. Confirm applicability with the authority having jurisdiction.
Current NFPA 101 records by state
| State | Base model code | Publisher | Effective | Adoption type | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 2021 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) | NFPA | Oct 1, 2022 | Custom | Official source |
| Delaware | 2021 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) | NFPA | Sep 1, 2021 | Amended | Official source |
| Florida | 2021 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) | NFPA | Dec 31, 2023 | Custom | Official source |
| Kansas | 2018 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) | NFPA | Not listed | Standard | Not listed |
| Kentucky | 2018 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) | NFPA | Jan 1, 2022 | Amended | Official source |
| Louisiana | 2015 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) | NFPA | Jul 1, 2017 | Amended | Official source |
| Maine | 2018 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) | NFPA | Nov 27, 2019 | Amended | Official source |
| Maryland | 2024 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) | NFPA | Jun 23, 2025 | Amended | Official source |
| Nebraska | 2012 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) | NFPA | Mar 3, 2021 | Amended | Official source |
| New Hampshire | 2021 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) | NFPA | Aug 13, 2024 | Amended | Official source |
| Rhode Island | 2018 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) | NFPA | Jul 1, 2021 | Amended | Official source |
| Tennessee | 2021 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) | NFPA | Apr 17, 2025 | Amended | Official source |
| Vermont | 2021 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) | NFPA | Apr 11, 2025 | Amended | Official source |
| West Virginia | 2021 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) | NFPA | Aug 1, 2022 | Amended | Official source |
NFPA 101 adoption questions
Which NFPA 101 editions appear in the current records?
The edition years represented are 2024, 2021, 2018, 2015, 2012. A project may be governed by a different edition because of local amendments or transition rules.
Does a NFPA 101 state record apply in every city or county?
Not necessarily. Home-rule authority, local amendments, project type, occupancy, and enforcement dates may change which requirements apply.
How should I verify a NFPA 101 adoption?
Open the official source where one is listed, then confirm the adopted edition, amendments, effective date, and project jurisdiction with the authority having jurisdiction.