What is the purpose of the Second Draft Meeting?

• A. To approve the final version
• B. To review and revise the First Draft of the standard
• C. To schedule the next meeting
• D. To publish the standard

Answer: (B)

The Second Draft Meeting is where the committee reviews the First Draft in light of comments and input received, and makes revisions to create the Second Draft. This step is essential for refining wording, clarifying intent, and resolving conflicts before the draft moves forward in the NFPA process. Public comments on the First Draft drive the discussion, and the meeting results in edits that address those comments so the draft is clearer and more enforceable. It’s not about approving a final version or publishing the standard yet, but about producing a revised draft that has been vetted by the committee.