Articles in Healthcare Safety Leader - Volume 34 Issue 7

Healthcare Safety Leader - Volume 34, Issue 7

Weapons detection gains a path forward in NFPA 101

July 7, 2026
Environment and Facilities, Fire & Life Safety, Physical environment, Policies and Procedures

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has approved Tentative Interim Amendment 1869 to NFPA 101, Life Safety Code®, officially allowing weapons detection systems to be incorporated within means of egress under specified conditions, effective May 2026.