NFPA 101:2024 is a comprehensive document that establishes minimum requirements for the safeguarding of life and property from fire, explosion, and other hazards. It provides guidelines for the design, construction, maintenance, and occupancy of buildings and facilities to ensure the safety of individuals. The code covers a wide range of topics including, but not limited to, fire protection systems, emergency egress, means of egress, fire detection and alarm systems, smoke control, and general fire safety provisions. It is designed to minimize the risk of injury or death in the event of an emergency, such as a fire, and to facilitate the safe evacuation of occupants.