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NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management
United States (ANSI-accredited; used internationally)
vNFPA 1660, 2024 edition, chapters 4 to 10 (the NFPA 1600 program standard as consolidated); NFPA 1600-2019 is the last stand-alone edition
7 domains
142 controls
NFPA 1600 (2022 edition), published by the National Fire Protection Association, establishes a common set of criteria for disaster/emergency management and business continuity programs. It serves as the U.S. national preparedness standard referenced by the Department of Homeland Security and provides guidance for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive emergency, crisis, and continuity programs.
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NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management is a compliance framework from United States (ANSI-accredited; used internationally) with 7 domains and 142 controls that map to 180 other frameworks. The largest domains are Chapter 6: Implementation (NFPA 1660-2024, NFPA 1600 content) – NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management (50 controls), Chapter 5: Planning (NFPA 1660-2024, NFPA 1600 content) – NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management (28 controls), Chapter 4: Program Management (NFPA 1660-2024, NFPA 1600 content) – NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management (24 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (7)
Chapter 10: Program Maintenance and Improvement (NFPA 1660-2024, NFPA 1600 content) – NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management
10 controls
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::10.1 | 10.1 Program reviews evaluating policies, program, procedures and capabilities against performance objectives |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::10.1.1 | 10.1.1 Effectiveness improved by evaluating the changes made through preventive and corrective action |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::10.1.2 | 10.1.2 Evaluations on a regular schedule and when the situation changes |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::10.1.3 | 10.1.3 Re-evaluation on changes in regulations, hazards, resources, organisation, funding, infrastructure, stability, operations or critical suppliers |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::10.1.4 | 10.1.4 Reviews including post-incident analyses, lessons learned and program performance |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::10.1.5 | 10.1.5 Records of reviews and evaluations kept |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::10.1.6 | 10.1.6 Documentation, records and reports provided to management for review and follow-up |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::10.2.1 | 10.2.1 A corrective action process |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::10.2.2 | 10.2.2 Corrective action taken on identified deficiencies |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::10.3 | 10.3 Continuous improvement through program reviews and corrective action |
Chapter 4: Program Management (NFPA 1660-2024, NFPA 1600 content) – NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management
24 controls
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::4.2.1 | 4.2.1 Leadership commitment to the program across prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, continuity and recovery |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::4.2.2 | 4.2.2 Leadership commitment: support, resources, review and corrective action |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::4.2.3 | 4.2.3 Adherence to the program's policies, plans and procedures |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::4.3 | 4.3 A program coordinator appointed and authorised by leadership |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::4.4.1 | 4.4.1 Performance objectives for the program and every element of chapters 5 to 10 |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::4.4.2 | 4.4.2 Performance objectives addressing the hazard identification, risk assessment and BIA results |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::4.4.3 | 4.4.3 Short-term and long-term performance objectives |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::4.4.4 | 4.4.4 Short term and long term defined by the entity |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::4.5.1 | 4.5.1 A program committee established under the entity's policy |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::4.5.2 | 4.5.2 The committee's input into and coordination of the program |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::4.5.3 | 4.5.3 Committee membership: the coordinator and people with expertise, knowledge and resource authority from every key function |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::4.5.4 | 4.5.4 External representation solicited for the committee |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::4.6.1 | 4.6.1 A documented program: executive policy, scope and objectives, authorities, budget and schedule, plans and procedures, records management, management of change |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::4.6.2 | 4.6.2 Program scope set by an all-hazards approach and the risk assessment |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::4.6.3 | 4.6.3 Program requirements applied to preparedness across prevention, mitigation, response, continuity and recovery |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::4.7.1 | 4.7.1 Compliance with applicable legislation, policies, regulations and directives |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::4.7.2 | 4.7.2 Documented procedures for legal and regulatory compliance |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::4.7.3 | 4.7.3 A strategy for addressing needed revisions to laws, regulations, directives, policies and codes |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::4.8.1 | 4.8.1 Finance and administrative procedures before, during and after an incident |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::4.8.2 | 4.8.2 A responsive finance and administrative framework linked to response, continuity and recovery with maximum flexibility to move funds |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::4.8.3 | 4.8.3 Procedures expediting fiscal decisions within authorisation levels and fiscal policy |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::4.8.4 | 4.8.4 Finance and administrative procedures covering nine elements from finance authority to managing appropriated funds |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::4.9.1 | 4.9.1 A records management program keeping records available to the entity |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::4.9.2 | 4.9.2 Records management: vital records identified, backed up, validated, storable and recoverable, protected, reviewed and access-controlled |
Chapter 5: Planning (NFPA 1660-2024, NFPA 1600 content) – NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management
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| Code | Title |
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| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::5.1.1 | 5.1.1 A planning process that develops strategies, plans and capabilities |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::5.1.2 | 5.1.2 Strategic planning defining the program's vision, mission and goals |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::5.1.3 | 5.1.3 Risk assessment and BIA informing prevention and mitigation strategies |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::5.1.4 | 5.1.4 Risk assessment, BIA and resource needs assessment informing response, crisis communications, continuity and recovery plans |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::5.1.5 | 5.1.5 Crisis management planning addressing events that severely impact operations, brand, reputation, market share, ability to do business or stakeholder relationships |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::5.1.6 | 5.1.6 Key stakeholders included in planning |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::5.2.1 | 5.2.1 A risk assessment conducted |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::5.2.2 | 5.2.2 Hazards identified and monitored for likelihood and severity over time |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::5.2.2.1 | 5.2.2.1 Hazards evaluated across the eight categories from geological to humanitarian |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::5.2.2.2 | 5.2.2.2 Vulnerability of people, property, operations, environment, the entity and its supply chain identified, evaluated and monitored |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::5.2.3 | 5.2.3 Impact analysis across thirteen areas from health and safety to work and labour arrangements |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::5.2.4 | 5.2.4 Escalation of impacts over time analysed |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::5.2.5 | 5.2.5 Cascading impacts of regional, national or international incidents evaluated |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::5.2.6 | 5.2.6 Adequacy of existing prevention and mitigation strategies evaluated |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::5.3.1 | 5.3.1 A business impact analysis of how disruption affects operations, reputation, market share, ability to do business and stakeholder relationships |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::5.3.1.1 | 5.3.1.1 Mission-critical processes identified |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::5.3.1.2 | 5.3.1.2 Enabling resources identified: personnel, equipment, infrastructure, technology, information and supply chain |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::5.3.2 | 5.3.2 Dependencies, single- and sole-source suppliers, single points of failure and the impacts of disruption evaluated |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::5.3.2.1 | 5.3.2.1 The recovery time objective determined |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::5.3.3 | 5.3.3 The recovery point objective identified |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::5.3.4 | 5.3.4 Gaps between RTOs, RPOs and demonstrated capabilities identified |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::5.3.5 | 5.3.5 The BIA used to develop continuity and recovery strategies and plans |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::5.3.6 | 5.3.6 Critical supply chains, including those exposed to domestic and international risk, and when they become critical |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::5.4.1 | 5.4.1 A resource needs assessment based on the hazards and continuity requirements |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::5.4.2 | 5.4.2 Resource needs by type, time frame, quantity, response time, capability, limits, cost and liability |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::5.4.3 | 5.4.3 Procedures to locate, acquire, store, distribute, maintain, test and account for procured or donated resources |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::5.4.4 | 5.4.4 Facilities for response, continuity and recovery identified |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::5.4.5 | 5.4.5 Mutual aid, assistance or partnership agreements determined and documented |
Chapter 6: Implementation (NFPA 1660-2024, NFPA 1600 content) – NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management
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| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.1.1 | 6.1.1 Plans addressing personnel health and safety |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.1.2 | 6.1.2 Plans documenting assumptions, roles, lines of authority, delegation, succession, liaisons and logistics |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.1.3 | 6.1.3 Plans individual, integrated or combined |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.1.4 | 6.1.4 Plan sections made available to those with assigned tasks and to key stakeholders |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.10.1.1 | 6.10.1.1 Continuity plans with strategies for the critical and time-sensitive processes of the BIA |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.10.1.2 | 6.10.1.2 Continuity plan contents: stakeholders to notify, processes to maintain, roles, activation authority, critical technology and information, information security, alternative work sites and workarounds |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.10.1.3 | 6.10.1.3 Continuity plans designed to meet the RTO and RPO |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.10.1.4 | 6.10.1.4 Continuity plans addressing supply chain disruption |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.10.2.1 | 6.10.2.1 Recovery plans restoring processes, technology, information, services, resources, facilities, programs and infrastructure |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.10.2.2 | 6.10.2.2 Recovery plan contents: damage assessment, coordinated restoration, supply chain, stakeholder communications, critical process recovery, roles, support personnel, data controls, applicable regulations and pre-incident controls |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.11.1 | 6.11.1 An employee assistance and support strategy: communications, contacts, accounting for people, housing and care, well-being, awareness |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.11.2 | 6.11.2 The support strategy flexible for all incidents |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.11.3 | 6.11.3 Family preparedness education and training promoted |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.2.1 | 6.2.1 A prevention strategy against incidents threatening life, property, operations, information and the environment |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.2.2 | 6.2.2 The prevention strategy kept current through information collection and intelligence |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.2.3 | 6.2.3 Prevention strategy based on hazards, risk, impacts, constraints, experience and cost-benefit analysis |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.2.4 | 6.2.4 Preventive measures adjusted to the monitored risk |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.3.1 | 6.3.1 A mitigation strategy limiting the consequences of incidents that cannot be prevented |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.3.2 | 6.3.2 Mitigation strategy based on hazards, risk, impacts, constraints, experience and cost-benefit analysis |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.3.3 | 6.3.3 Interim and long-term actions to reduce vulnerabilities |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.4.1 | 6.4.1 A crisis management capability for events that severely impact brand, reputation, market share, ability to do business or stakeholder relationships |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.4.2 | 6.4.2 Crisis management processes: engage leadership, detect signals, analyse, declare and activate, identify issues, develop strategies, direct and support, coordinate communications |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.5.1 | 6.5.1 A plan and procedures to inform and answer internal and external audiences before, during and after an incident |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.5.2 | 6.5.2 A crisis communications capability: a contact hub, an information center, information gathering and dissemination, coordinated messages and a release protocol |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.6.1 | 6.6.1 Warning, notification and communications needs determined |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.6.2 | 6.6.2 Warning, notification and communications systems reliable, redundant and interoperable |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.6.3 | 6.6.3 Warning protocols developed, tested and used to alert stakeholders at risk |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.6.4 | 6.6.4 Warnings through authorised agencies where the law requires, with pre-scripted bulletins |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.6.5 | 6.6.5 Information disseminated through the most effective media, social media or other means |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.7.1 | 6.7.1 Operational procedures developed, coordinated and implemented |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.7.2 | 6.7.2 Procedures for response to and recovery from the identified hazards |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.7.3 | 6.7.3 Procedures providing for life safety, property conservation, incident stabilisation, continuity and environmental protection |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.7.4 | 6.7.4 Procedures for access control, identification and accounting of personnel, and mobilisation and demobilisation |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.7.5 | 6.7.5 Concurrent response, continuity, recovery and mitigation allowed for |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.8.1 | 6.8.1 An incident management system directing, controlling and coordinating response, continuity and recovery |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.8.1.1.1 | 6.8.1.1.1 Primary and alternate emergency operations centers |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.8.1.1.2 | 6.8.1.1.2 EOCs physical or virtual |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.8.1.1.3 | 6.8.1.1.3 Communications and coordination between incident command and an activated EOC |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.8.2 | 6.8.2 Roles, titles and responsibilities for each incident management function |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.8.3 | 6.8.3 Procedures and policies coordinating the six program activities |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.8.4 | 6.8.4 Those activities coordinated with stakeholders |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.8.5 | 6.8.5 A situation analysis assessing casualties, damage, disruption, information, contamination, reputation and resource needs to decide plan activation |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.8.6 | 6.8.6 Response guided by an incident action plan or management by objectives |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.8.7 | 6.8.7 Resource management: describing, inventorying, requesting and tracking, typing, mobilising and demobilising, contingency planning for deficiencies |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.8.8 | 6.8.8 A current inventory of internal and external resources |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.8.9 | 6.8.9 Donations managed |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.9.1 | 6.9.1 Emergency operations and response plans defining responsibilities for specific actions |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.9.2 | 6.9.2 Actions to protect people including those with disabilities and access and functional needs, information, property, operations, the environment and the entity |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.9.3 | 6.9.3 Actions for incident stabilisation |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::6.9.4 | 6.9.4 Plan contents: protective actions, warnings, crisis communication, resource management and donation management |
Chapter 7: Execution (NFPA 1660-2024, NFPA 1600 content) – NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management
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| Code | Title |
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| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::7.1 | 7.1 Incident recognition: a common reference for the incident types that could affect the entity |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::7.2 | 7.2 Initial reporting and notification by all appropriate stakeholders |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::7.3.1 | 7.3.1 A process to assess the incident's impact |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::7.3.2 | 7.3.2 A time frame for activating plans, coordinated with public declarations |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::7.4.1 | 7.4.1 Procedures executed from the documented plans |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::7.4.2 | 7.4.2 The incident management system executed in support of objectives and tasks |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::7.4.3 | 7.4.3 Communications between incident command and an activated EOC |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::7.5.1 | 7.5.1 Continual impact assessment and re-evaluation of the action plan |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::7.5.2 | 7.5.2 Warning, notification and communications systems used to alert stakeholders at risk |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::7.5.3 | 7.5.3 Special authorities invoked and assistance requested per chapter 4 according to the damage |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::7.6 | 7.6 A system tracking incident information, decisions, resources and actions |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::7.7 | 7.7 Criteria for incident stabilisation |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::7.8 | 7.8 Termination, demobilisation and resumption of operations |
Chapter 8: Training and Education (NFPA 1660-2024, NFPA 1600 content) – NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management
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| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::8.1 | 8.1 A competency-based training and education curriculum for everyone with a program role |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::8.2 | 8.2 Curriculum goal: awareness and the knowledge, skills and abilities to implement, support and maintain the program |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::8.3 | 8.3 Scope and frequency of instruction identified |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::8.4 | 8.4 Personnel trained in the incident management system to their level of involvement |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::8.5 | 8.5 Training records kept under the records management program |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::8.6 | 8.6 Curriculum compliant with regulatory and program requirements |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::8.7 | 8.7 A public education program on hazard impacts, preparedness and preparedness planning |
Chapter 9: Exercises and Tests (NFPA 1660-2024, NFPA 1600 content) – NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management
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| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::9.1.1 | 9.1.1 Plans, procedures, training and capabilities evaluated through periodic exercises and tests |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::9.1.2 | 9.1.2 Evaluation from post-incident analyses, lessons learned and operational performance |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::9.1.3 | 9.1.3 Exercises and tests documented |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::9.2.1 | 9.2.1 Exercises as a standardised methodology to practise procedures and interact with other entities |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::9.2.2 | 9.2.2 Exercises designed to assess the maturity of plans, procedures and strategies |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::9.2.3 | 9.2.3 Tests designed to demonstrate capabilities |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::9.3 | 9.3 Exercises designed to the fourteen purposes from participant safety to individual performance |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::9.4.1 | 9.4.1 Exercises evaluating plans, procedures, training and capabilities for improvement |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::9.4.2 | 9.4.2 Tests evaluated as pass or fail |
| nfpa-1600-standard-on-continuity-emergency-and-crisis-management::9.5.1 | 9.5.1 Exercises and tests at the frequency needed to establish and maintain capabilities |
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If you comply with NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management, you already cover:
EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Management
8%
15 controls mapped
Compare →South Korea ISMS-P
5%
8 controls mapped
Compare →Singapore Government Instruction Manual on ICT&SS Management (IM8)
3%
6 controls mapped
Compare →+ 177 more: ASIS SPC.1-2009 - Organizational Resilience Standard (3%), SOC for Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity Risk Management Examination (3%)
See all 180 mapped frameworks ↓Maps to 180 other frameworks
177 total controls
EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Management
15 source controls mapped|23 target controls covered
8%
South Korea ISMS-P
8 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
5%
Singapore Government Instruction Manual on ICT&SS Management (IM8)
6 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
3%
ASIS SPC.1-2009 - Organizational Resilience Standard
6 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
SOC for Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity Risk Management Examination
6 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
ISO 22301:2019
5 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
3%
PSD2 SCA
5 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
OSFI B-13
5 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
Open Banking Security
5 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
Oman National Cybersecurity Framework
5 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
APRA CPS 230 Operational Risk Management
5 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
ISO/IEC 27031:2011
5 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
3%
FFIEC IT Examination Handbook
5 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
3%
ASD Strategies to Mitigate Cyber Security Incidents
5 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
3%
Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems
5 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
ISO 15189:2022 - Medical Laboratories Requirements for Quality and Competence
5 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
PCI SSF
5 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
3%
TISAX - Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange
5 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
PCI P2PE
5 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
3%
PCI PIN Security
5 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
3%
TSA Pipeline Cybersecurity Directives
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
NIST SP 800-82 Revision 3: Guide to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
NIST SP 800-146
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
NIST SP 800-145
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
NIST SP 800-144
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
IAEA Nuclear Security Series - Computer Security at Nuclear Facilities (NSS-17-T Rev 1)
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO/TS 22317:2021
4 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
2%
API 1164
4 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
2%
ISO 28001:2007 Supply Chain Security Management
4 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 22313:2020 - Guidance on Business Continuity Management Systems
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
2%
ISO 22316
4 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
2%
ISO/TS 22318:2021
4 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27019:2024
4 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27010:2015
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
IEC 62443
4 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
2%
DAMA-DMBOK2 - Data Management Body of Knowledge (2nd Edition)
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
4 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
2%
SSAE 18 - Attestation Standards (SOC Reporting)
4 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
2%
SANS Incident Handler's Handbook and PICERL Methodology
4 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
2%
NIST SP 1800-32
4 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
2%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
4 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
2%
NIST SP 800-190
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
EASA Part-IS - Information Security in Aviation
4 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
2%
ISO 22000:2018
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF)
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
NIST Privacy Framework
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
UK Defence Standard 05-138 - Cyber Security for Defence Suppliers
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
ISO 22320:2018
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
US Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) and USCG Cybersecurity Requirements
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
BS 65000:2014 - Guidance on Organizational Resilience
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
NRC 10 CFR 73.54 - Nuclear Facility Cybersecurity
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
SOC 2
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
2%
UK Security and Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD) - Water Industry
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
UK FCA/PRA Operational Resilience Framework
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
SA8000:2014 - Social Accountability Standard
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
NIST SP 800-39
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
NIST SP 800-37
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
NIST SP 800-30
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27003:2017
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
ISO 45001:2018
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 23894:2023
3 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
2%
ISO/SAE 21434
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
SLSA
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
SIG (Shared Assessments)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
PTES
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
OWASP SAMM
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
OpenSSF Scorecard
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
NIST SP 800-92
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
NIST SP 800-88
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
NIST SP 800-63-4
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
NIST SP 800-61 Rev. 3
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
NIST SP 800-137
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
NIST SP 800-123
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
NIST SP 800-115 (Technical Guide to Information Security Testing and Assessment)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO/IEC 27043:2015
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO/IEC 27011:2024
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
FedRAMP Rev 5
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO 27005:2022
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
PIC/S Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice for Medicinal Products
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ICH Q10 - Pharmaceutical Quality System
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO 30401
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO 14064 - Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Verification (Parts 1-3)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO 9001:2015
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
1%
ISO 56002
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
IEC 62304:2015 Medical Device Software Lifecycle Processes
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
ISO 39001:2012 - Road Traffic Safety Management
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO 41001:2018 - Facility Management Systems
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO/IEC 27014:2020
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
Aged Care Quality Standards 2019 (repealed edition)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - General Requirements for Testing and Calibration
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
AS9100D - Aerospace Quality Management System
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
Virginia CDPA
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
Vietnam PDPD
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
Uruguay DPL
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
Taiwan PDPA
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
Qatar DPL
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
1%
Privacy Act 2020
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
POPIA
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
Personal Data Act (personopplysningsloven)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
PDPA Thailand
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
PDPA Singapore
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
Oregon Consumer Privacy Act
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
NRF Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Framework (National Retail Federation)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
NIST SP 800-122
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
Nigeria Open Banking Regulatory Framework (CBN, 2023)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
New Jersey Data Privacy Act
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
1%
New Hampshire Data Privacy Act
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
South Korea PIPA
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (UAE PDPL)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
BSI IT-Grundschutz
2 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
1%
Switzerland New Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP/nDSG, 2023)
2 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
1%
Barbados Data Protection Act 2019
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
Bahrain PDPL
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
1%
Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI)
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
1%
Saudi Arabia PDPL
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
1%
ISO 13485:2016
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
UNICEF Policy Guidance on AI for Children (2021)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
UK AI Regulation Framework
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
SEC Climate Disclosure Rule
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
SASB Standards
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
1%
Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA) - NAIC Model Act
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (2023 Update)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
OECD AI Principles
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
NIST SP 800-66
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
ICAO Annex 17 - Aviation Security (AVSEC)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
French Sapin II Law (Law No. 2016-1691)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
Kuwait National Cybersecurity Framework
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
UAE Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) Regulations
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
ISO/IEC 29134:2023
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
1%
AML/CTF Act 2006 (Australia)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO/IEC 27557:2022 - Organisational Privacy Risk Management
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
ISO 26262:2018 - Functional Safety for Road Vehicles
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO 26000:2010
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
US Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSC) Manufacturer and Importer Duties
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO 27799:2025
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO/IEC 29147:2018
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
GDPR
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
FBI CJIS Security Policy
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
AWWA Cybersecurity Guidance for the Water Sector (American Water Works Association)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
FedRAMP High
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
FedRAMP Moderate
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
UK Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programmes - Global Standards
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) - Responsible Minerals Assurance Process
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
1%
Singapore Cybersecurity Act 2018
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
APRA SPS 220 Risk Management (Superannuation)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
UK Modern Slavery Act 2015
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO 31000:2018
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO 55001:2014
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO 27701:2019
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO 14001:2015
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO 14004:2016
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
UK Gambling Commission LCCP and Remote Technical Standards
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
Trinidad and Tobago Data Protection Act 2011
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
Tanzania Personal Data Protection Act 2022
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
Peru DPL
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
PAS 1192-5:2015 - Security-Minded Approach to BIM and Digital Built Environments
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
Papua New Guinea National Cybersecurity Policy & Cybercrime Act (2016)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
Nevada Gaming Control Board Cybersecurity Requirements
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
FTC GLBA Safeguards Rule (16 CFR Part 314)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
Canada ITSG-33 - IT Security Risk Management
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
APPI
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
COSO Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ITIL 4
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO/IEC 30111:2019
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
APRA CPS 234
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
1%
FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
NIST SP 800-124 Revision 2 - Guidelines for Managing the Security of Mobile Devices
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
ISO/IEC 27400:2022
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
Telecommunications Sector Security Reforms (TSSR)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
UK Open Banking Standard
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
Coverage is not the same as your position
This page shows what NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management overlaps with in general. Where your organisation actually stands, against the standard you are going for and the certifications you already hold, is a different question. Same graph and the same recorded refutations, scoped to you rather than to a pair.
The Compliance Position Diagnostic, $5,000 fixed, ten business daysWhat is NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management and who does it apply to?
NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management is a compliance framework from United States (ANSI-accredited; used internationally) with 7 domains and 142 controls. NFPA 1600 (2022 edition), published by the National Fire Protection Association, establishes a common set of criteria for disaster/emergency management and business continuity programs. It serves as the U.S. national preparedness standard referenced by the Department of Homeland Security and provides guidance for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive emergency, crisis, and continuity programs. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management actually require?
NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management has 142 controls organised across 7 domains. The largest domains are Chapter 6: Implementation (NFPA 1660-2024, NFPA 1600 content) – NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management (50 controls), Chapter 5: Planning (NFPA 1660-2024, NFPA 1600 content) – NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management (28 controls), Chapter 4: Program Management (NFPA 1660-2024, NFPA 1600 content) – NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management (24 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
If I already comply with another framework, how much of NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management do I already cover?
NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management maps to 180 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Management (8% coverage), South Korea ISMS-P (5% coverage), Singapore Government Instruction Manual on ICT&SS Management (IM8) (3% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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