What is required for deviations from the NFPA Standards or the Ordinance?

For deviations from NFPA Standards or the Ordinance, a variance granted by the Fire Commission is necessary. This is because the Fire Commission has the authority to assess and approve any requests for exceptions to established fire safety codes or standards. Such a variance allows an individual or organization to deviate from the standard regulations while still ensuring that adequate safety measures are in place.

Obtaining this variance ensures that the alternative measures proposed meet the safety intent of the original NFPA standards, allowing for flexibility in compliance while prioritizing fire safety. The process typically involves a formal application and an evaluation of the proposed alternate measures by the Fire Commission, ensuring that they are as or more effective in safeguarding health and safety.

Other processes, such as incident reports or approvals from OSHA, do not specifically address the need for a variance concerning NFPA standards and are therefore not suitable for permitting deviations.