The NFPA® Life Safety Code & Handbook, 2009 Edition, helps you ensure building features are designed to operate smoothly and minimize life-threatening hazards. The code & handbook cover requirements for egress, stair marking and emergency lighting; rules for smoke barriers, special hazard protection and interior finishes; rules for occupancies from family homes to schools and businesses. The illustrated handbook presents rules for new and existing construction side-by-side. Examples, solutions and tips from NFPA® life safety specialists are shown directly beneath the complete requirements of NFPA® 101.