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National Fire Code of Canada (NFC)

The 2010 National Fire Code of Canada (NFC) provides minimum fire safety requirements for buildings, structures and areas where hazardous materials are used, and addresses fire protection and fire prevention in the ongoing operation of buildings and facilities.

It is available for purchase through NRC's Virtual Store (printed and online formats).

The 2010 NFC is in an objective-based code format in which all requirements are linked to one or more of the following objectives:

2010 National Fire Code of Canada

Printed Format

The printed version of the 2010 NFC is available in two practical formats:

  • 8.5 x 11 inch binder
  • 8.5 x 11 inch soft cover.
Online Formats

The electronic version of the 2010 NFC, complete with the objectives and functional statements, is available as a downloadable PDF file. It can also be purchased through a Web-based subscription service (10 days, 1 year or 5 years).