The purpose of NFPA 2015 is to provide reproducible, laboratory-based test methods that simulate real fire exposures. Results obtained under this standard serve as the basis for classification, regulatory approval, and engineering calculations for passive fire protection systems.
The 2015 cycle was unique because it arrived at a time of rapid technological change. Smart technology was becoming ubiquitous, solar power was shifting from a niche alternative to a mainstream requirement, and fire dynamics in modern homes—fueled by synthetic materials—were changing faster than ever before. The suite of codes was the industry's response to these new realities. nfpa 2015