Support safe, knowledgeable, and effective Halon 1301 fire extinguishing system inspection, maintenance, and decommissioning. NFPA 12A, Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems, presents requirements for halogenated agent systems so equipment can function as intended throughout its service life. Primarily present in commercial, industrial, institutional, marine, and military installations, Halon 1301 (bromotrifluoromethane, or CBrF3) is a colorless, odorless, electrically nonconductive gas that is an inerting agent. Halon 1301 fire extinguishing systems require proper care for safety and effectiveness, and NFPA 12A is a critical resource for skilled workers. It covers system design, installation, testing, and more, including: Enclosure integrity procedures Hazards to personnel Storage containers Piping System flow calculations Approval of installations The 2025 edition of NFPA 12A includes new provisions for recycling Halon 1301.

The NFPA 10 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers 2026 edition features several significant updates, including:

• New definition of foam to capture all chemical-based forms, replacing aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), film-forming fluor protein foam (FFFP), and synthetic fluorine-free foam (SFFF)
• Expanded Chapter 5 Annex A material to clarify what types of equipment should and should not be considered delicate electronic equipment
• Added Chapter 7 requirements to allow for a performance-based inspection program that can extend or reduce the frequency of fire extinguisher inspections
• New condemned extinguisher requirements in Chapter 8 that clarify the proper disposal procedures of non-specific cylinders not addressed in Department of Transportation (DoT) or Transport Canada (TC) regulations