The proposed NFPA 200, Standard for Hanging and Bracing of Fire Suppression Systems had begun its first revision cycle to establish the inaugural 2026 edition. Developed to establish criteria specific to systems other than sprinkler systems, this standard will be the new authority on hanging and bracing requirements for other standards to reference and extract. This presentation will review the overall structure of the proposed document, summarize the first revisions proposed by the committee, and identify the next steps in the standard development process.
Proposed Changes to NFPA 200
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Description
The proposed NFPA 200, Standard for Hanging and Bracing of Fire Suppression Systems had begun its first revision cycle to establish the inaugural 2026 edition. Developed to establish criteria specific to systems other than sprinkler systems, this standard will be the new authority on hanging and bracing requirements for other standards to reference and extract. This presentation will review the overall structure of the proposed document, summarize the first revisions proposed by the committee, and identify the next steps in the standard development process.
Objectives
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify the structure of NFPA 200 and know which fire protection systems are covered by this standard.
- Locate and apply clarified requirements for flexible couplings in seismic areas.
- Identify sections affected by ASCE 7-22 updates regarding the strength of sway braces.
- Determine if water storage tanks belong under the scope of NFPA 200.
Instructors
Speaker: Kevin Hall, M.Eng., P.E., ET, CWBSP, PMSFPE
Kevin Hall, M.Eng., P.E., ET, CWBSP, PMSFPE, is the coordinator of engineering and technical services for the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA). He is a member of, and involved in, several National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) technical committees responsible for developing the model codes and standards including, NFPA 1 Fire Code, NFPA 13/13R/13D Installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 20 Installation of Stationary Fire Pumps for Fire Protection, NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, and NFPA 915 Remote Inspections. He also represents AFSA on numerous UL standard technical panels responsible for revising and maintaining the product standards used in the sprinkler industry. He is a registered professional engineer in Delaware and Maryland, NICET III certified in water-based system layout, a Certified Water-Based System Professional (NFPA), and a professional member of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers. He earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Engineering degrees from the University of Maryland, College Park in fire protection engineering. Prior to his association and committee work, he worked for Reliance Fire Protection in Baltimore, Maryland as a project manager overseeing projects of various sizes and complexity for the Contracts Division.
Approvals
Member Price:
$60
Non-Member Price:
$100
Duration:
1 Hours
CEUs
.1
CPDs
1.0
Contact Hours
1.0