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The NFPA 13 Edition Translator is a look-up tool that shows how a specific NFPA 13 section carries across different editions of the standard.

Enter a section number (for example, 8.3.1.2) and select the NFPA 13 edition it is sourced from. This tool shows where that section resides in other editions.

This is designed to speed up design and code research when working with multiple NFPA 13 editions on the same project or when comparing requirements over time.

Download the illustrated guide for this tool, including how the translator works, examples, limitations, and best practices for comparing IBC sections across editions.

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