Executive summary: This is an independent Wanlin Fire editorial explanation of current material published by Diario Oficial de la Federación and Secretariat of Labour. The official source remains authoritative.
What does the official source establish?
- NOM-002-STPS-2010 establishes fire-prevention and protection conditions for workplaces.
- Ordinary-risk work areas require detection means and firefighting equipment; high-risk areas additionally require fixed protection and fire alarms as specified.
- The reference guidance says detector selection should consider fire risk, materials, processes, building structure and detector coverage.
- Recommended detection systems include automatic supervision, remote audible or visual alarm, alarm-location indication and backup power.
What should a buyer, designer or integrator verify?
- Classify the workplace fire risk before selecting detection or fixed protection.
- Confirm the current NOM text and any sector-specific or local civil-protection requirements.
- Document detector environment, zoning, alarm location, supervision, notification and standby power.
Official source and evidence boundary
Jurisdiction: Mexico
Issuing body: Diario Oficial de la Federación and Secretariat of Labour
Official source: Read the current official publication
Reviewed by: Wanlin Fire Technical Team
This page is not legal advice, product approval or a substitute for the current law, code, standard, fire engineer or authority having jurisdiction. Verify the latest official text and project conditions before specifying, importing or installing equipment.
Frequently asked questions
Does NOM-002-STPS-2010 apply to homes?
Its scope is workplace fire prevention and protection, not a universal residential smoke-alarm rule.
What factors guide detector selection?
Fire risk, handled materials, processes, structural characteristics and detector coverage.
What system features are highlighted?
Automatic supervision, remote audible or visual alarms, alarm location and backup power are included in the reference guidance.
Product-selection record
Record the exact model, sensing method, alarm output, power source, interconnection, listing or approval, label language, installation environment, maintenance interval and responsible authority. A product catalogue or overseas certificate alone does not establish compliance.