# Update to NFPA Standards, Incorporation by Reference
> **US Department of Veterans Affairs** · Final rule. · Published 2015-07-28 · Effective 2015-08-27 · 80 FR 44859
## Document
- **Document number:** 2015-18332
- **Category:** va-other
- **Agency:** US Department of Veterans Affairs
- **Federal Register citation:** 80 FR 44859
- **CFR reference:** 38 CFR 17
- **Publication date:** 2015-07-28
- **Effective date:** 2015-08-27
## Abstract

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its regulations incorporating by reference the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and standards. These codes and standards are referenced in VA regulations concerning community residential care facilities, contract facilities for certain outpatient and residential services, Medical Foster Homes, and State home facilities. To ensure the continued safety of veterans in these facilities, VA is continuing to rely upon NFPA codes and standards for VA approval of such facilities. This rulemaking updates our regulations to adhere to more recent NFPA codes and standards.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/07/28/2015-18332/update-to-nfpa-standards-incorporation-by-reference)
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