On NIH-owned facilities, NIH Manual Chapter 1370, Fire Protection and Life Safety Building Permit Process at https://policymanual.nih.gov/1370 outlines the process and responsibilities of various entities. Requirements and codes to follow are found in:

NIH Facilities Development Manual (FDM) https://www.orf.od.nih.gov/TechnicalResources/Documents/MAY%2014%202018%20NIH_FDM_508.pdf

NIH Design Requirements Manual (DRM) https://www.orf.od.nih.gov/TechnicalResources/BiomedicalandAnimalResearchFacilitiesDesignPoliciesandGuidelines/Pages/DesignRequirementsManual2016.aspx

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